Systems Engineer

We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the delivery of the necessary integration, test, evaluation, and acceptance activities across all phases of the equipment lifecycle to support the development and delivery of operationally effective Combat System capability.
Day-to-day, you will operate within a team of engineers to deliver the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service) contract. You will be required to conduct integration and testing as directed by the team’s Senior Combat System.
  
Salary: £50-55k per annum + benefits
Location: Portsdown Hill (Portsmouth) - hybrid (3 days per week onsite; 2 days WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: perm, full time
Requirements:  sole Uk nationals living and working in the UK for the past 5 years
  
Your responsibilities will include:

Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
Directing technical documentation in support of work carried out
Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
Conducting sea trials on Royal Navy Ships, including potentially overseas    
Essential experience of the Combat System Engineer: 

Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
Proven experience on Naval Combat Systems or Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons
Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration   
Essential qualifications for the Combat System Engineer:

Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar. HNC/D Level qualification is acceptable if accompanied with appropriate experience   
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 
  
Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
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