Systems Engineers – Multiple Opportunities
Systems Engineering Opportunities Including Lead level
West London - Hybrid work available
£40,000-£85,000 + bonusWe’re hiring multiple Systems Engineers, including a Lead Systems Engineer, to support the delivery of an exciting, complex Defence project that has reached a critical stage. These are exciting opportunities to work on high-profile programmes, where you’ll play a key role in shaping successful outcomes across the system development lifecycle.Lead Systems Engineer 1 position As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will drive project execution across the full systems lifecycle and act as the key technical interface with the customer. This role demands a confident leader who brings commercial awareness, technical breadth, and the ability to manage scope and stakeholder expectations. Key Responsibilities:
Manage full system development lifecycle: requirements analysis, VCRI, design modifications, integration, and formal acceptance.
Define and control Systems Engineering task outputs Definition of Done.Lead technical discussions and assertively manage scope creep and evolving customer demands.
Deliver high- quality, formal engineering documentation in line with defence industry standards.
Guide, support and collaborate with a team of engineers and stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate:
Broad systems engineering experience in defence programmes.High level of commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skill.
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to drive clarity and progress.
Proactive, pragmatic self-starter with a firm but collaborative approach.
Systems Engineers 2 positions We are also seeking Systems Engineers to contribute across the lifecycle, supporting delivery from requirements analysis to final acceptance, and providing technical assurance through formal documentation and customer liaison. These positions can be considered at a Junior level, through to a Principal level. Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to full-lifecycle engineering tasks and project delivery milestones.Support integration, documentation, and stakeholder management.
Highlight and escalate any potential scope changes or risks as needed.
Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience working with complex systems.Skilled in producing formal technical documentation.
Confident, adaptable, and comfortable operating in uncertain or evolving environments.
Willing to raise issues and challenge changes to agreed scope.
All roles offer:
Long-term career opportunities, with exposure to complex projects for an extended durationHybrid working pattern – onsite 2–3 days per week.
Occasional UK travel
Interested in shaping the future of defence systems engineering Apply now to join a team that values initiative, resilience, and technical excellence.