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| Head of System Engineering | Closing date: 2022-10-14
Contact: Luca Stringhetti, |
An amazing opportunity for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join an international organisation and contribute
to the delivery of one of the largest science facilities on the planet.
Apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/internal/vacancy/head-of-systems-engineering-492125.html | | ▸ more | At the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver one of the largest science facilities on the planet. The SKAO
telescopes will be next-generation instruments that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological
innovation and support human capital development.
More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on
board, making the SKA project an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and
engineering endeavours of the 21st century.
Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating
two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. Multinational by design, in early 2021 the SKAO became an
intergovernmental organisation, one of only a select handful of science infrastructures to do so worldwide.
Our Global HQ is located near the buzzing city of Manchester at the historic Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO
World Heritage site located in the Cheshire countryside. It is home to a rapidly expanding international team of more
than a hundred, working in a highly collaborative and inclusive way, in coordination with SKAO teams in Australia and
South Africa as part of a global astronomy and engineering community.
Being part of Team SKA means contributing to something extraordinary: a uniquely exciting project to advance human
knowledge that will last for decades. In return, we offer a diverse multicultural working environment, 30 days annual
leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme, visa and support with relocation (if applicable), regular social
events, a family-friendly environment and much more.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Engineering and also acting as Head of Engineering Deputy, The Head of Systems Engineering will manage the Systems Engineering Group, and will be a member of the Programme Directorate Team.
They will work closely with other engineers, project managers and/or domain specialists. Individual post holders will be the custodians of system engineering processes for the SKA project and for the entire Observatory.
SKAO is committed to providing a flexible working environment meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also
fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory. We encourage open conversations during the interview and
application process in relation to any specific requirements, and later with line managers to assess individual flexible
working arrangements alongside the needs of the organisation and responsibilities and accountabilities of the specific
role and team.
There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones and, in line with
SKAO policy, flexible working hours will be supported in agreement with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
- Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring and training of the System Engineering discipline and methods across the
SKA project and the organisation.
- Establish and agree clear quality standards for the systems engineering processes, and in particular being custodian
of the system requirement management process.
- Develop, manage and motivate the Systems Engineering Group in the HQ and in host countries (currently a team of
six).
- Act as an official representative of SKAO at international events and to external partners to enable continued
collaboration and to support the reputation of SKAO.
- Participate in project reviews from a general System Engineering perspective.
- Influence senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective delivery of key engineering
activities in line with the strategic objectives.
- Act as Head of Engineering Deputy as and when required.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Engineering.
- Occasional travel nationally and internationally (typically for up to one week, 2-3 per year).
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- University degree in Physics or Engineering, another closely related and relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Substantial experience in system engineering of high technology systems, such as large observatories, space
systems, telecommunications networks, nuclear power plants, etc.
- Ability to communicate the organisation's vision and strategy to diverse audiences, enabling a motivated workforce
and helping to create an effective and collaborative working culture.
- Experience in managing a geographically distributed team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify fundamental issues in complex situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to represent SKAO at international and
other forums.
- Be a flexible team player who is adaptable to change and able to build working relationships with a multicultural
employee population.
- Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, recognised national or international system engineering institutes.
- Experience with requirement management (e.g JAMA).
- Experience in integration of complex systems and MBSE.
- Technical knowledge of radio astronomy instruments and techniques.
SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries. Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background.
Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.
Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Observatory welcomes and encourages female applicants.
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