Location: Barnstaple, North Devon (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to work on complex, mission-critical technologies that support the UK's defence and maritime capabilities?
We're partnering with a leading engineering organisation that develops advanced systems for the defence and maritime sectors. Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in the design, development and delivery of innovative engineering solutions across the full product lifecycle.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team where you'll influence system design, support cutting-edge programmes and contribute to the development of next-generation defence technologies.
The Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for progressing system design from concept through to development, integration, testing, qualification and in-service support.
You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and manage system requirements, support product integration and verification activities, and provide technical input throughout the engineering lifecycle. You'll also contribute to bid activities, lead technical work packages and help drive engineering excellence across multiple programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering activities across the full engineering lifecycle.
Define, capture and manage system requirements using industry-standard requirements management tools.
Support system design, integration, verification, validation and product qualification activities.
Develop and execute engineering work packages, ensuring delivery to cost, quality and schedule.
Provide technical input into bids, proposals and customer-facing activities.
Support product trials, testing and commissioning activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust technical solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement and systems engineering best practices.About You
A Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline.
Extensive experience working as a Systems Engineer within the full engineering lifecycle.
Strong experience in requirements capture and requirements management tools.
Knowledge or experience of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Previous experience leading technical activities or mentoring engineers.
Experience within defence, maritime, sonar or the underwater battlespace environment would be highly advantageous.What's on Offer
Hybrid working (2 days working from home).
Relocation package available.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and maritime technologies.
Long-term career progression and ongoing professional development.
A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.Please note: Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Nationals and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year