Principal Requirements & Acceptance Engineer

Principal Requirements & Acceptance Engineer

Bristol or Rosyth - Hybrid (3 days a week on site)

Up to £65,000 + Package DOE

About the role:
Introduction

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with an industry-leading global defence client with a long history of close cooperation and support for the Royal Navy to recruit a Principal requirements and Acceptance Engineer for their Bristol and Rosyth site.

This position would suit someone with a System Engineering background in marine or aerospace.

Responsibilities and duties:
Working as the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Understanding customer requirements and formalizing them into clear specifications.

· Managing requirements for systems and sub-systems, ensuring their consistency and compliance throughout the project's lifecycle.

· Defining acceptance criteria and methodologies for both system and sub-system requirements.

· Overseeing the Assurance and Acceptance process with clients and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of issues.

· Providing guidance on Requirements and acceptance processes to the broader project team.

· Contributing valuable insights during various design reviews, enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness.

· Offering support during system certification, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

· Continuously engaging in professional and personal development activities to stay abreast of industry best practices and maintain a high level of expertise.

· Developing and managing detailed work package descriptions, plans, and schedules to streamline project tasks.

· Coaching and mentoring junior team members, fostering their professional growth and skills development.

· Establishing and supervising the Requirements and acceptance efforts on diverse projects, ensuring their successful execution.

· Taking accountabilities for all requirements and acceptance activities within the project(s), ensuring their timely completion and quality.

· Managing the team, including conducting performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

· Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent professional background in industry or armed forces.

· Proven expertise in eliciting and managing requirements, as well as accepting complex systems.

· Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS.

· In-depth knowledge of systems engineering principles.

· Exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

· Must be able to Obtain SC level security clearance

Salary and benefits:

What's on offer for this exciting role:

· Competitive salary of up to £65,000 + package

· Match pension contributions

· Training and development

How to apply?

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and cover letter to sgathii@astutetechnical.co.uk or call 07488885429 to speak to Shaniece Gathii who can tell you more.

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