Senior Systems Engineer - Core Technologies - Processor Cards

This is a key role within the Core Technologies team at GD-MS UK, taking ownership of the development activities of the common processor-based VPX cards, to be used across all the company's project delivery to various defence customers. As Senior Systems Engineer, you will drive the technical excellence and innovation of these critical platform components, ensuring they meet the demanding requirements of our defence sector clients. You will implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies on new products. You will oversee the implementation of model-based approaches on existing processor-based card product lines whilst managing parallel documentation during the transition period. Key Responsibilities - Establish and build comprehensive SysMLv2 requirements models for new processor-based card developments from inception, ensuring consistency and traceability across all system elements - Conduct comprehensive systems-level analysis and technical evaluations to identify optimisation opportunities and resolve complex engineering challenges such as FPGA integration, utilising both traditional and model-based approaches - Own the Verification & Validation (V&V) cycle, ensuring testing is comprehensively planned and delivered to achieve full sign-off of product design, with complete traceability to requirements models maintained throughout the development lifecycle - Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and system compatibility across all project deliverables, promoting adoption of MBSE practices across disciplines - Lead technical design reviews and provide expert guidance to junior engineers on both traditional systems engineering and model-based systems engineering methodologies, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement - Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and SysMLv2 models, ensuring alignment between document-based and model-based representations - Ensure all processor-based card designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational quality standards for defence applications - Analyse emerging technologies and industry trends to inform future Digital IO card development strategies and systems engineering practices Required Skills & Experience - Proven experience in systems engineering with a focus on processor or hardware design - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail - Familiarity with CAD tools, simulation software, and technical modelling platforms - In-depth knowledge of processor architectures and system-level design principles - Experience with hardware validation, testing methodologies, and performance analysis - Excellent technical documentation and communication skills - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams Desirable Skills & Experience - Leadership or mentoring experience within technical engineering environments - Familiarity with semiconductor design processes and processor card manufacturing - Knowledge of industry standards such as PCIe, DDR, and other relevant specifications - Experience with power management, thermal analysis, and signal integrity considerations - Background in systems architecture and platform-level design - Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimisation principles - Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred