Goodrich Actuation Systems
Principal Systems Engineer
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Principal Systems Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton
Working Model: Hybrid
About the Role
Plan and execute Systems Engineering work packages as part of an integrated product team.
Capable of working autonomously while understanding the broader context of the role within the organization. Additionally, the Systems Engineer should possess the ability to engage in discussions regarding relevant processes and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of changes to these processes, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating requirements management for a project.
- Understanding, interpreting, and clarifying customer requirements.
- Ensuring the traceability of product design specifications to customer requirements.
- Developing product specifications based on customer requirements, cascading specifications from system level to component level, and verifying/validating product performance.
- Developing system architecture models using graphical modeling approaches and conducting trade-off analyses to identify optimized solutions.
- Supporting the development of system planning documents, specification documents, requirements verification procedures, and acceptance procedures.
- Ensuring that product design and development, conducted by different functional disciplines, aligns with the requirements.
- Identifying and addressing technical risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies throughout the program's lifecycle.
- Interfacing with customers, subcontractors, and business partners regarding product design requirements, product development, and product acceptance.
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About Safran Actuation Systems UK
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class center for the design, manufacture, and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military, and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable, and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.
Benefits
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary, annual bonus, pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong Pension scheme, life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training
- Private Medical
Essential
- Systems Engineering Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in systems engineering principles, including Systems Thinking, System Lifecycles, Requirements Definition, and System Architecting.
- Proficiency in Systems Modeling Language (SysML): Demonstrated expertise and practical experience in utilizing SysML for system architecture modeling, requirements specification, and analysis.
- Initiative and Innovation Catalyst: Proven ability to drive and champion new initiatives, while fearlessly challenging existing ideas.
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Desirable
- Operates with the utmost personal integrity.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently, remain composed under pressure, and adapt to change.
- Utilizes a logical approach to technical problem resolution and decision-making. Demonstrates commitment to sharing knowledge.
- Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness.
- Driven by adherence to process compliance.
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