Junior Systems Engineer

Who we are

We are a globally operating engineering and technology consulting group at the forefront of the digital and connected world.

AKKA's passion for technology is embedded deep in its DNA and is guided by a clear vision for the future. For 30 years, we have established ourselves as one of the global leaders in our field through a well–balanced strategy combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions.

With more than 22,000 employees in centres of excellence around the world, AKKA employs a multi–sector approach with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of performance, our employees give their all to help our clients create tomorrow's innovations. It is our aim for every AKKA employee, from trainee to Expert, to develop in ambition and expertise. We offer dedicated training, mentoring and support to help our employees grow their careers in the direction they want.

Working for a consultancy

The world of consultancy offers an amazing opportunity to not be restricted to just one industry. Your job role and skills will give you the chance to broaden your horizons. You could complete an Aerospace project then move onto a Defence project next or use your knowledge across our Rail division whilst supporting our Pharmaceutical team. Whether it's leading meetings with our customers outlining solutions for their problems that you and AKKA can solve to discovering new clients and opportunities, we aim to offer a diverse working experience and career that fits around you.

The role

This is a great opportunity, whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, to develop a career within the Aerospace industry. Joining our existing project teams working and supporting our customers with Systems Engineering requirements. You will work with a consultative approach while building strong relationships with our customers as a team, communicating with stakeholders at a variety of seniority levels and provide a high standard of System Engineering.

All our consultants are adaptable and open to work across multiple sectors while being part of the team here at AKKA. All roles within Systems Engineering are currently remote working, and this will be for the foreseeable. However, we ask that you are either commuting distance from South–West or open to relocation.

What you will need

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or similar scientific based qualification

* Full V–cycle development knowledge (from feasibility study until certification)

* Excellent team spirit

* Excellent English speaking and writing

* Rigorous and very well organised

Desired Technical Skills:

* Model Based Engineering experience

* Any knowledge of the following aerospace standards: ARP4754, ARP4761 DO160, DO178, DO254, AFDX, ARINC 429

* Experienced in DOORS updates

What you will be doing

* Supporting on full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience,

* Exposure and supporting of writing System Design Modification Plan (or equivalent V&V plan, configuration plan???), and other required documents, and take in account the suppliers,

Support the certification by:

* Performing the integration testing (Lab Test reports, defects management, test bench debugging???),

* Write the certification documents (V&V matrices, System Configuration Index Document, Defects report, System Modification/Design Accomplishment Summary), in accordance with authorities' requirements and suppliers' constraints