Senior Systems Engineer

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a leading defence engineering team delivering complex mission-critical systems for UK and international programmes.

As a Systems Engineer, you will support the delivery of Systems Engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design through to integration, acceptance and in-service support.

You will contribute to high-profile naval and multi-domain defence programmes, working on command and control technologies that support operational capability across maritime environments. The role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment where technical quality, collaboration and innovation are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Systems Engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Produce and review technical documentation in line with programme milestones.
• Support and lead design reviews including SRR, PDR and CDR activities.
• Manage technical interfaces between internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Review customer and supplier technical documentation, providing technical assurance and challenge where required.
• Work closely with Software, Hardware, Mechanical, V&V, Safety, Cyber and ILS teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Support technical delivery against programme cost, schedule and quality objectives.
• Contribute to risk management, bids, proposals and estimation activities.

Essential Experience

• Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within Systems Engineering in defence, maritime, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of systems requirements, design, integration, verification and acceptance activities.
• Exposure to control systems, PLC/SCADA or operational technology environments.
• Experience with Model-Based Engineering approaches and tools such as Enterprise Architect.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of marine environments, safety-related systems and environmental considerations.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of V&V activities including environmental or EMC testing.
• Awareness of industry standards and Systems Engineering best practice.
• INCOSE ASE or CSEP accreditation.