Senior Systems Engineer (Defence)

Overseeing the full lifecycle of system development, ensuring adherence to industry standards, fulfilling security and safety requirements, and playing a key role in the development of high-quality, dependable systems for critical applications in areas such as defence, aerospace, and maritime industries.

An average of 3 days on-site is expected and due to the nature of our projects you will need to be a UK national and security cleared to SC level.

Requirements

Requirements Management:

• Capture, document, and manage system requirements using industry-standard tools.
• Ensure traceability from requirements to design, testing, and validation to maintain clear system requirements throughout the lifecycle.

System Architecture & Design:

• Develop system-level and sub-system designs for software, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Define, model, and document interface requirements and properties between system components.

Testing & Evaluation:

• Support the creation of comprehensive test plans for unit, integration, factory, trials, and customer acceptance tests.
• Assist in executing test cases, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring system compliance with relevant standards (e.g., Def-Stan, Mil-Std).

System Integration & Validation:

• Oversee the integration of hardware and software components into larger systems, ensuring full functionality.
• Conduct post-integration testing to identify and resolve integration issues, ensuring the system operates as intended.

Certification & Qualification:

• Support system certification efforts to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Assist in preparing documentation for regulatory and safety certifications.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Develop clear, concise, and professionally written documentation throughout the lifecycle stages, ensuring comprehensive records of system designs, requirements, test results, and other critical processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering subject, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 10 + Years Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role within industries such as defence, aerospace, or maritime.

• Strong knowledge of requirements, system design, integration and systems testing, and validation processes.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools, particularly IBM DOORS.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Product safety and risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of Information Assurance and Product Security.

Desirable Skills (Optional):

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and relevant tools.
• Familiarity with environmental testing, including temperature, vibration, and humidity assessments.
• Familiarity with qualification activities such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Radio Frequency (RF) testing, and Safety compliance.

• Work on innovative and mission-critical projects in industries like defence, aerospace, and maritime.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled and motivated engineering team.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development in a challenging and rewarding environment.

• A truly agile and adaptable employer.
• Attractive salary package.
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years of service, plus 8 bank holidays per year.
• Matched pension contributions up to 10% (5% from you, 5% from us).
• Company sick pay after a qualifying period.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Program and cash plan.
• Access to a national staff discount scheme.
• Hybrid working options.
• Flexible working week.