Senior Systems Engineer

Location

Farnborough, Hampshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Welcome to AALTO, where we're blazing a trail to an extraordinary future! We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're rewriting the skies themselves, propelling HAPS technology to unprecedented heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring at 70,000 feet, fuelled by sunlight and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO’S Zephyr, the unrivalled pioneers of High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology. But that's just the beginning! We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the diverse needs of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionizing Earth observation, tracking, and communications, all while operating a carbon-neutral Zephyr HAPS fleet powered by sunlight.

Join us in this exhilarating journey at AALTO, where you won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're shaping a future of boundless possibilities.

Job Purpose:

Our team is seeking an experienced engineer to lead and contribute to complex systems engineering projects, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the design, development, and implementation of the Zephyr system, leveraging your extensive experience and expertise. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation, meeting project objectives, and adhering to safety and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Manage integration projects from initiation to completion, overseeing budget, timeline, and resource allocation to deliver successful outcomes.
• Spearhead the design process, including conceptualization, specifications, and system architecture, taking into account aerodynamics and mech integration, avionics HW & SW, communication, and payload integration.
• System Design Review: Conduct design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR …).
• Requirements Management: elicitation, analysis, traceability, prioritisation, V&V, baseline and maintenance.
• Testing and Validation: Develop and manage extensive testing protocols to validate the integrated systems' performance, including system-level testing, and mission simulation. Plan and execute comprehensive testing procedures, to validate system performance and reliability.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks associated with HAPS development and operations.
• Customization and Optimization: Tailor integration solutions to meet the unique requirements of complex missions, optimizing systems for various operational environments.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of design specifications, testing results, and project progress. Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Cost Management: Manage project budgets and resources efficiently, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Overseas Travel: Travel overseas may be required as part of this job.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of aviation processes: ARP4754, ARP4761, DO178, DO254 (desirable).
• Experience in sophisticated Systems Engineering software and tools.
• Knowledge of UAV regulations, safety standards, and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence : Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off : Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy : We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future : Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind : Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You : Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore : Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

• Go Green : Join our cycle to work scheme or take advantage of our car salary sacrifice scheme. It’s all about making your commute easier and more sustainable

AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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