Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer (SE) in the Integrated Customer Solutions Group (ICS) is the technical lead on customer projects and responsible for the execution thereof.

The SE through requirements management must ensure that the customers' requirements are met with the customized product delivered to the customer. This includes the identification of SW development and customization aspects.

Your role:

• Lead Systems Engineering process for development and contractual projects within Saab Grintek Defence and ensure a sound system baseline for assigned projects.
• Perform requirements definitions and allocations, functional analysis and system synthesis.
• Plan and manage the relevant technical development process and monitor technical performance.
• Working with the Software Systems Engineer on software planning, software defined interfaces and software functional specifications
• Manage the system verification and validation process including testing, in conjunction with the internal stakeholders.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure that the formal system engineering process is followed.
• Participate in Logistic engineering tasks/functions for assigned projects.

Coordinate and participate in system integration and test activities to achieve system qualification as required for the customer project.

• Ensure that the user requirements are met
• Ensure that the system is successfully installed on the platform
• Ensure that the system is accepted both functionally and environmentally
• Support and agree with customers on integration activities, test baselines, trials and technical requirements

Ensure effective external client relations and point of contact for technical issues

Ensure effective internal client relations through the provision of inputs/technical assistance where possible

Assist Program and Project Managers with inputs into project schedules and SOW

Your profile:

• Knowledge of and relevant previous experience in Systems Engineering Processes and Principles (Systems thinking, life cycles, systems modelling and analysis) and Systems Engineering Management
• Knowledge of one or more development processes (eg HW, SW, mechanical) and Project Management processes
• Avionics Domain knowledge
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO-178 and/or DO-254 development processes will be an advantage
• Professional and Technical competencies (see skills)
• Knowledge of the EW domain may be advantageous

Desired skills:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in System Development and Systems Engineering preferably in the Avionics Domain
• 3 to 5 years' experience in military system development and/or environment on embedded systems
• Competence and prior experience with DOORS may be advantageous

Competencies:

• SE principles
• Systems Thinking
• Life Cycles
• Systems Modelling and analysis
• Professional Competencies
• Communication (Internal and external)
• Technical Leadership
• Technical Competencies
• Requirements Analysis
• Systems Architecting
• System Integration
• System Verification and Validation
• SE Management
• Planning, Monitoring and Control
• Decision Management
• Configuration Management
• Risk and Opportunity Management
• Integrating competencies
• Technical Project Management
• System integration and testing
• Fault finding and isolation

Qualification:

• BSc Engineering Degree or similar tertiary qualification

What you will be a part of

SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.

With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country's defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.