Senior Systems Engineer - Defence. Malden LilyLifestyle

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.

• 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.

• Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with in 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.

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