Senior Systems Engineer - Defence & Technology
Senior Systems Engineer – Defence & Technology Location: Berkshire (Flexible / Hybrid Working Available)Salary: £50,000-£60,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits Clearance Required: Must be eligible for UK Security ClearanceAre you a systems thinker with a passion for innovation and leadership? We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a cutting-edge engineering team working on complex, multidisciplinary products across the full lifecycle, from concept to delivery.This is a great opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping high-integrity solutions across electrical, electronic, hardware, and embedded software domains. You’ll be hands-on in project delivery and drive improvements in systems engineering practice, while mentoring and supporting the wider team.What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead systems engineering activities across complex product development programmes.
- Drive process improvements, mentor colleagues, and enhance engineering best practices.
- Define and manage system-level requirements, from stakeholder input through to compliance.
- Design system architectures, perform trade-off analyses, and guide project decisions.
- Provide technical leadership throughout the design, integration, validation, and commissioning phases.
- Engage with project managers, supply chain, production, and customers to ensure success from concept to delivery.
- Support bid and proposal activities with technical expertise and creative solutions.
- A degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- A strong background in multidisciplinary systems engineering (min. 5 years).
- Experience across the full product development lifecycle.
- Practical understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
- Proven track record in leading technical teams and delivering successful outcomes.
- Strong communication, organisational, and mentoring skills.
- Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
- 37.5-hour working week with early Friday finish
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 28 days holiday + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%
- Income protection, life assurance & EAP (mental health, GP access, physiotherapy)
- Share schemes and electric vehicle salary sacrifice
- Wellbeing initiatives, sports/social activities, and discounts platform
- Rewarding referral scheme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Company
- Holt Executive Recruitment
- Location
- Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Posted
- Company
- Holt Executive Recruitment
- Location
- Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Posted