An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation delivering cutting-edge technology to defence and maritime customers worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity for a systems engineering professional looking to work on complex, mission-critical products from concept through to in-service support. You'll play a key role in the full engineering lifecycle, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for highly regulated environments.
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the design, development, integration and support of advanced engineering systems, ensuring projects are delivered to demanding technical and customer requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining, managing and verifying system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.
* Supporting technical aspects of bids and proposals.
* Leading systems integration, verification and qualification activities.
* Planning and executing product trials, testing and validation.
* Producing and managing technical work packages.
* Supporting design proving, commissioning and in-service support activities.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
* Providing technical guidance and contributing to continuous improvement across engineering projects.
We're looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong technical background and the ability to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
You'll ideally have:
* Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
* Significant experience working as a Systems Engineer within a complex engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of requirements capture, management and verification.
* Experience using requirements management tools.
* Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience leading technical work packages or engineering teams.
* Previous experience within defence, maritime, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
* Experience of sonar systems, underwater sensing, or the underwater battlespace would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer:
* Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Generous annual leave with the option to buy and sell additional days.
* Flexible working hours, including early finish Fridays.
* Annual bonus scheme.
* Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
* Competitive employer pension contribution.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Employee discounts, wellbeing initiatives and social activities.
* Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging facilities.
* Modern office environment with excellent on-site amenities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering organisation working on innovative projects that support national security and advanced maritime capability.
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year