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AOCS Engineer

Guildford
5 days ago
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At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role

Step into a role where you set the direction and make a real impact. Whether guiding a client through a high-value consultancy project or taking charge of development and testing on major programs, you will be at the heart of delivering solutions that matter.

What You’ll Do

• Shape technical strategy for bids and projects, using our proven lifecycle model and advanced toolsets

• Take ownership of requirements, architecture, design, development and testing to deliver robust, safety-critical systems

• Inspire and influence – mentor junior colleagues, champion our correctness-by-construction approach, and work with our sales team to secure new opportunities

Your profile

We are looking for a proven technical leader with deep expertise in safety-critical software development and AOCS design. You will combine strong technical knowledge with leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to deliver complex projects.

You’ll Need:

• Comprehensive understanding of the full safety-critical software development lifecycle

• Expertise in requirements, development or testing, with experience in aerospace, defence, rail, automotive or transport sectors

• Knowledge of relevant standards such as IEC 61508, EN 50128, ISO 26262, DEF STAN 00-55, ED-109 or DO-178

• Proven experience in AOCS design and analysis, including system-level design, control and estimation, hardware/software integration and verification

• A track record of leading high-value software projects and building team capability

• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisational ability and a methodical, detail-focused approach

Desirable:

• Degree in software engineering or related discipline, Chartered Engineer status and experience with static analysis techniques

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

What you'll love about working here

  • Hybrid working 60/40 once embedded into the team

  • Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad

  • Open access to digital learning platforms

  • Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or (email address removed)

    Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

  • Declare they have a disability, and

  • Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

  • Please opt in during the application process.

    Need to know

  • All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS.

  • You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

  • This role will be based in Guildford

    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem

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