SyntheSys Technologies is Recruiting!

 

We have an excellent opportunity for a Systems Engineer / IBM® Engineering Lifecycle Management Technical Specialist.

This is a remote working role however the work may involve on-site work for our clients within the UK and occasionally abroad.

This Systems Engineer role is customer facing, which provides enriching opportunities to work with our customer base during the pre-sales, deployment, configuration, training, and support phases of customer contracts. Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering, as supported by the Rhapsody® application would be an advantage.  You will also need an understanding and experience of: the IBM® Engineering Lifecycle Management tools (DOORS®, Engineering Workflow Management, Rhapsody® and Engineering Test Management)

To register your interest in this role, or to have a more in-depth discussion about this role please contact Mr Mark Williamson on +44 (0) 1947 821 464 or send us an email at recruitment@synthesys.co.uk.

 

For general information about current vacancies, visit; http://www.synthesys-technologies.co.uk/careers.html

 

SyntheSys is delighted to announce it has maintained Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation

Maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus is vital for SyntheSys as, not only does it manage our information security risk, it also helps us meet our ongoing contractual and supply chain needs.  

We are delighted to announce we have passed our latest assessment 5 years after our first certification.  During this time it has allowed SyntheSys to demonstrate a level of assurance to our customers by showing that security controls are in place to protect the business.  Having ‘Plus’ certification adds extra value to the company as it gives us access to an external auditor who can give SyntheSys the peace of mind that our cyber security is up to scratch.

Luke McCarthy our IT Lead expresses the need for cyber security, “As a longstanding tele-working business, the need for security across the company is our highest priority. As cyber threats become increasingly complex, it is vital that we keep our standards high and ensure we have the best possible security in place for us, and our customers.”

If you would like to hear more about the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, or the work we are doing in this area, contact: info@synthesys.co.uk.

OptimiSE Magazine Issue 8 - Testing, Integrating and Optimising Software & Systems Engineering

SyntheSys Technologies is excited to announce the release of the latest OptimiSE Magazine.  This latest magazine is a cross-domain special with features across a broad range of industries including defence, automotive and rail.

As usual, you can read the latest news from us and gain technical insight such as:

• Defence & Aerospace- Requirements-based testing, underpinned by a model-based approach;
• Automotive – Systems Engineering in the context of lean manufacturing and fast paced innovation;
• Rail – Engineering and the Williams-Shapps plan.

On page 11 we welcome our newest member of the team, Matt Hirschfield.  Matt joins us as a Principal Engineer and brings depth of knowledge around our IBM® Engineering Lifecycle Management portfolio offering.

OptimiSE Magazine is completely FREE. To read the digital edition and to subscribe, visit: www.optimisese.co.uk

Prefer to flick through the pages?  We will happily send you a copy, simply email: cet@synthesys.co.uk

We hope that the magazine continues to prove to be useful and enjoyable within the community. 

2022 Tactical Data Link Training Dates Confirmed

 

SyntheSys Defence is pleased to announce the confirmed training dates for 2022 Tactical Data Link (TDL) Training.

SyntheSys Defence is proud to offer a range of TDL training, including Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP), Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Link 16, Link 11, Link 22, Network Design and Data Link Manager/Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) courses. These courses are designed to enhance the understanding of various TDL systems, operations, and responsibilities while providing a solution to the formal training gap that exists across both the Joint and Allied enterprise. Our data link training courses are all created in accordance with ATDLP-5.55 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) training standards.

Highlights of some of the courses include:

The DLM/ICO course is our flagship, 15-day course which is designed to provide working knowledge to personnel whose role is to plan, build, manage, interact, develop and engage in Multi TDL Architectures and operations.  The course provides students with a fundamental understanding of various TDLs, then, using state of the art simulation tools, practically applies this knowledge to real world scenarios.

The JREAP course covers both the Joint Range Extension (JRE) Processor Hardware and the Application Protocol (AP) as defined in MIL-STD-3011.  The course explains the benefits of the JREAP and provides the technical detail of how the system works.

The Introduction to Link 22 course, gives students a sound theoretical knowledge of all aspects of Link 22 operations.  The areas covered by the course include system architecture, network structures and an in-depth look at the message catalogue and the capabilities provided by those messages.  Detailed message transactions can be demonstrated using the TACTX simulator.

The MIDS Link 16 Network Design and Management course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of MIDS Link 16 Network Design and Management.  Emphasis is placed on practical training, with students utilising both simulation and operational software applications. Students who wish to learn the more complex and advanced areas of MIDS Network Design (ND) are encouraged to undertake our 8-day Advanced Network Design training course.

With all these courses comes free advanced access to our SyntheSys Defence Community Portal.  In there, students have access to all course material along with our full inventory of TDL-related training recordings, downloads, resources, and tools. 

For more information, visit: http://www.synthesys-defence.co.uk/data-link-training.html. 

To discuss your training requirements or to secure your place on one of our 2022 courses, contact our training team by emailing: training@synthesys.co.uk

Continued Success for Senior Administrator, Shelley Fisher – Lead Auditor and STEM Ambassador

Since joining the SyntheSys team in August, Senior Administrator, Shelley Fisher, has been taking big strides through her commitment to personal development.  It is with that in mind that we celebrate Shelley’s recent success having qualified as an ISO9001 Lead Auditor which led to certification as a Chartered Auditor.

The ISO9001 is a quality management system standard which helps organisations ensure that they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders, whilst meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related to products or programmes.  Its general objective is to improve quality and we are continually committed to meeting the requirements of the certification.  Developing and nurturing skills and knowledge in this area enhances our commercial and social value.

Shelley is now a qualified Lead Auditor and can assess the capability and effectiveness of our own and our customers’ Quality Management System (QMS).

But it doesn’t end there.  Shelley’s background and efforts have led to her becoming a STEM Ambassador.  STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) -related jobs across the UK and Shelley will be committing time to working in North East-based schools to promote STEM subjects.

Shelley commented

‘’Having worked in manufacturing and engineering environments for many years, certification and continued skills development has always been important to me, both professionally and personally.  The Lead Auditor qualification is a real ‘stake in the ground’ for both myself and SyntheSys.  Not only does it strengthen our own internal QMS processes, but it also means that we can consult for customer systems and procedures.

Becoming part of the STEM ambassador programme has been the icing on the cake and I am passionate about working with young people to promote these enriching subject areas.

I am also looking ahead to other qualifications in health, safety, and the environment.  That’s all whilst working towards The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) degree.’’

Well done to Shelley!

If you currently have challenges associated with your internal QMS or are looking to take a more formal approach to quality certification and would like to tap into Shelley’s expertise, please contact Shelley by emailing info@synthesys.co.uk

SyntheSys’ Membership with the North East England Chamber of Commerce

 

Our focus on connecting with growing sector communities is a vital part of how we operate, and we view association memberships as being a critical piece of that puzzle, which is why we are pleased to share that we are now members of the North East England Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber supports businesses to grow their knowledge, influence and connectivity regionally, nationally and internationally.  Its aim is to create an environment where businesses in the North East of England thrive as a collective force.  They are a completely independent body owned by our members and work with businesses of all sizes and sectors.

For more information about North East England Chamber of Commerce, visit: https://www.neechamber.co.uk/

For more information about the different associations we are members of, visit: http://www.synthesys.co.uk/memberships-and-accreditations.html

Training Success, Ramstein Air Base – Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer Course

After an almost two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, we are happy to announce the successful completion of our Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) course, held at Ramstein Air Base from 1-19 November.

As the DLM/ICO is responsible for the entire Tactical Data Link (TDL) interface to include both planning and execution functions, it is critical the training scope is vast and comprehensive.  Over the course of three weeks North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) members from the Netherlands, Czech Republic, United States, Belgium, and Italy were provided with an in depth understanding of how to plan, build, interact and subsequently manage Multi TDL architectures. 

The course focused on providing students with a series of challenging learning outcomes using practical exercises, simulation and real-world operational software.  This interactive process promotes a cooperative learning environment, allowing each student to progress with confidence and a developed knowledge of each TDL.

Our next stop is Frederikshavn, Denmark, where we are again delivering our DLM/ICO course to a group of NATO personnel representing Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands.
To learn more about our best-in-class TDL and related training, visit: http://www.synthesys-defence.co.uk/data-link-training.html

Or to talk to us about upcoming training courses, your training requirements, or our training format, please start the conversation by emailing: training@synthesys.co.uk 

Training Success for NATO Integrated Multi-Link Facility – BU2, JTRS Upgrade and TNDS

 

Like many organisations, SyntheSys Defence responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with a schedule of online Tactical Data Link (TDL) training, to which we were overwhelmed with the response.  Whilst online delivery presents a flexible alternative, we are pleased to be back in front of customers delivering COVID-safe classroom training.

Our latest classroom course has taken us to the NATO Air Base at Geilenkirchen where Tony Castle and James Norful recently presented a 3-day training event for the Integrated Multilink Facility (IMF).  The course, which was attended by IMF personnel, and the Belgian Network Design Facility, trained students on both theoretical and practical aspects of the Block Upgrade 2 (BU2) and Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) upgrades, and the implications for Network Design in respect to the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS).

Tony commented:

‘‘We would like to thank DXC for their support in the delivery of this training.  We are very pleased to be back in the classroom and have received positive feedback from the delegates.’’

Our next stop is Ramstein Air Base, where we are delivering our Data Link Manager/Interface Control Officer course to a group of NATO and United States (US) personnel.

To learn more about our best-in-class TDL and related training, visit: http://www.synthesys-defence.co.uk/data-link-training.html

Or to talk to us about upcoming training courses, your training requirements, or our training format, please start the conversation by emailing; training@synthesys.co.uk  

TDL Technology Magazine Issue 12 Out Now – A 3CDSE special and introducing SyntheSys’ Innovation… Synapse

 

We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of TDL Technology magazine is now available – packed full of articles for the Tactical Data Link (TDL) industry.

With so much happening throughout the defence landscape, there has never been a better time to bring new products and services to this evolving marketplace and it is with that in mind that we introduce Issue 12.

For programme teams and organisations navigating the challenges of integration and interoperability testing, and training, We are thrilled to introduce our latest innovation, Synapse, which improves platform and operator performance by ensuring standards conformance is built into your command and mission system test and training programmes.
The SyntheSys Defence team will be exhibiting at the upcoming Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) as part of the Make UK Pavilion and this issue contains an event showcase for those attending, on Pages 7-10.

We extend our personal thanks to Jorge Pereira from EUROCONTROL for contributing an informative and enjoyable article on Page 13 exploring military avionics’ access to hyper connected air traffic management.

Read issue 12 now: http://tdl-tech.synthesys.co.uk/assets/tdl-technology-issue-12.pdf 

Finally, we would love to hear from you!  Have you got something to shout about?  A burning question to ask, or a topic you are passionate about and would like the opportunity to share your thoughts.  We are inviting members of the TDL & related communities to contribute to a TDL Technology industry forum for our next issue which is dedicated to you.  If you are interested in contributing to this industry magazine, please start the conversation by emailing tdltech@synthesys.co.uk

SyntheSys Technologies Welcomes Matt Hirschfield to the Team

 

During an exciting time of growth, SyntheSys Technologies is thrilled to welcome Matt Hirschfield to the technical team.  Matt joins us as a Principal Engineer and brings depth of knowledge around our IBM® Engineering Lifecycle Management portfolio offering.

Matt has a strong engineering background with his most recent experience sitting within the Aerospace industry where he worked to administer the IBM® Engineering Lifecycle Management tool suites for multiple projects with an emphasis on Requirements Engineering.  Matt’s work will centre around customer deployment, maintenance, training, and project enhancement. 

Matt is a proud father and loves the outdoors, particularly enjoying running, cycling, and walking to keep fit.  He has interests in music and photography.

If you would like to discuss your current engineering development projects, or perhaps you have a specific technical question relating to the IBM® Engineering products and tools that you would like to put to Matt, please contact us by email:  cet@synthesys.co.uk or telephone:  +44 (0)1947 821464.