Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer - Hampshire Area

Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Permanent

An innovative engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced maritime and subsea technology is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join its high-performing custom projects team.

This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, bespoke systems designed for some of the most challenging environments on the planet. The organisation has a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence and continues to push the boundaries of what's possible through innovation and collaboration.

The Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle - from early concept and requirements definition through to system integration, validation, and customer delivery.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and multidisciplinary technical teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-performance systems that meet demanding technical and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical development and delivery of complex, bespoke engineering systems
Provide oversight across the full system lifecycle, from concept through to deployment
Work closely with customers and internal teams to define requirements and develop solutions
Support technical proposals, project planning, and engineering effort estimation
Define and oversee system integration, verification, validation, and testing activities
Ensure compliance with customer and industry standards
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across software, electronics, and mechanical engineering
Diagnose and resolve complex system and integration challenges
Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation
Manage technical risks and report progress to stakeholders
Represent the business in customer meetings, demonstrations, and trials
Provide ongoing technical support to deployed systems

About You

You're an experienced systems engineer with strong technical leadership skills and a structured, analytical mindset. You're comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with both technical teams and customers.

You will bring:

Strong systems thinking and problem-solving capability
Experience delivering complex engineering or product development projects
Confidence working directly with customers and stakeholders
Knowledge of system integration, testing, and validation processes
Understanding of software, electronics, and/or mechanical engineering principles
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Degree in Engineering (Systems, Electronics, Mechanical, Software or similar)
Proven experience in systems engineering, design, or technical project delivery
Strong understanding of verification, validation, and integration activities

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