System Engineer

Naval Combat Systems / Autonomous Systems Engineering Consultant (Defence & Maritime)

SR2 are partnering with an exciting defence and maritime client supporting the development of future naval capability, autonomous platforms, and next-generation combat systems. We are seeking an experienced Naval Combat Systems or Autonomous Systems Engineering specialist to provide strategic engineering expertise across concept and pre-concept activities.

The Opportunity

You will work alongside a high-profile defence programme helping shape future Royal Navy capability through innovative approaches to combat systems, autonomous platforms, sensors, effectors and command & control architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead combat systems and/or autonomous systems engineering activities
• Support concept and pre-concept naval platform development
• Translate capability requirements into engineering and architectural solutions
• Assess future maritime technologies including UxVs and autonomous platforms
• Develop innovative approaches to sensing, connectivity and effect delivery
• Evaluate disaggregated and modular combat capability concepts
• Produce high-quality technical reports, recommendations and presentations
• Collaborate across multi-company stakeholder environments
• Support systems engineering activities aligned to defence standards

We Are Looking For

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent experience capable of achieving Chartership)
• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline
• 7+ years' experience within Combat Systems, Autonomous Systems, Sensors, Effectors or Combat Management Systems
• Experience leading engineering teams within naval or defence environments
• Strong knowledge of autonomous platforms, UxVs and maritime innovation
• Experience translating customer requirements into technical solutions
• Knowledge of adaptable ship design, STUFT concepts or future naval capability development
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Sensors, Effectors and C2 systems expertise
• Disaggregated SENSE, DECIDE, CONNECT and EFFECT architectures
• MoD Systems of Systems Approach (SOSA)
• Large-scale maritime or shipbuilding programmes
• Multi-company project environments
• Strong presentation and report writing skills

Why Apply?

• Work on future Royal Navy capability
• Influence next-generation autonomous maritime systems
• Engage with cutting-edge defence technologies
• Join a collaborative and highly respected engineering environment
• Make a direct impact on strategic defence outcomes