Systems Engineer

Eaton Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world's leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the globe

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world's leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the globe

What you'll do:

This position is for a Systems Engineer (SE) supporting new product development and research in Eaton's Mission Systems Division (MSD). The Systems Engineer is responsible for requirements management, system architecture development, and supporting system integration and test. The candidate will be an individual contributor alongside other system engineers based in UK and in Global Teams.

The products and systems are thermal fluid and dynamic mechanical systems and avionics that support aerospace applications. These aerospace applications are diverse and will primarily include aircraft refueling, and weapons storage and release systems. The Systems Engineer should be self-motivated to proactively learn about the technical domain of the given system and identify how and where the systems engineering discipline can create the highest value. This role will also support migration of the requirements management processes from CRADLE to DOORS NG and migration of architecture modelling from EA to CAMEO. Finally, the candidate should work as a member and partner of the product team generating SE work products and providing technical guidance to incorporate systems engineering methodologies. Other skills include technical leadership, project execution, and team collaboration.

• Support Bids & Proposals:
• Review customer requirements documents
• Define areas of risk and updates
• Develop SE estimates tailored to scope/need
• Collaborate with product team to manage requirements:
• Write, allocate, and trace.
• Develop system/subsystem specifications.
• Create and manage verification matrices.
• Migrate from CRADLE to DOORS NG / IBM JAZZ ELM
• Contribute to Pilot Programmes for DOORS NG
• Develop Requirements Management Plans
• Contribute to Migration Plans from CRADLE to DOORS NG
• Support training Sessions for DOORS NG
• Engineering Administrator of DOORS NG for WIM SE team
• Interface with IT as Needed to Support Requirements Management Tools
• Leverage Training to Support Other US Based Divisions.
• Migrate from EA to CAMEO
• Contribute to Pilot Programmes for CAMEO
• Develop architecture modelling plans
• Contribute to Migration Plans from EA to CAMEO
• Support Eaton Aerospace Process development
• Contribute to Engineering / BMS processes
• Support process to identify level of systems engineering required for programs.
• Support metrics to measure SE process implementation.

Qualifications:

• Experience in systems engineering most likely obtained in safety critical development environments eg. aerospace, automotive, defence or others - full lifecycle, V diagram etc

• Experience using requirements tools eg. DOORS, Cradle, Jama etc
• Any experience with MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) eg. EA, CAMEO, SYSML, SYSMOD etc
• Relevant Engineering training / qualifications
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Skills:

• Requirements Management
• System Architecture Modeling
• Direct Experience with DOORS NG or equivalent
• Experience Using EA, CAMEO or equivalent
• System Integration and Collaboration
• Product Life Cycle Development (System "V" Model)
• Demonstrated communication skills:
• Cross Functional Technical Collaboration
• Highlight Quantitative Value Proposition SE Discipline
• Create Environment that Encourages Mentoring and Learning with others

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Ferndown, United Kingdom

Job ID: Eaton-66996Wimborne

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-06-18T18:44:01