Graduate Systems Engineer

Denham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

#: 147791

At Martin-Baker, we are the world leaders in ejection seats and crashworthy seating. We don't just build products; we build the last line of defence for pilots globally.

We are seeking a Graduate Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team at our Denham site. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will support the development of safety‑critical aerospace systems throughout the engineering lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to products that save lives, whilst developing your expertise in complex systems engineering within a world‑leading organisation.

• Utilise systems engineering methods and processes across the product lifecycle.
• Capture, analyse, and document stakeholder needs and requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed system and sub‑system requirements, ensuring traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to system architecture, design, and modelling activities.
• Support all levels of verification, from proof‑of‑concept through to integration and qualification testing.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and deliver design solutions.
• Provide technical advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal and external design reviews through written and verbal presentations.
• Support the ongoing airworthiness of company products.
• Engage with continuous improvement activities to enhance engineering quality, safety, and business efficiency.

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative Systems Engineer with a strong aptitude for problem‑solving and a passion for working on complex engineering challenges. You will enjoy working within multidisciplinary teams and be keen to develop your systems engineering knowledge across the full product lifecycle.

• 1st or 2:1 accredited degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Knowledge of key systems engineering principles across the engineering lifecycle.
• Experience working on complex engineering systems.
• Experience of requirements elicitation, definition, decomposition, verification, and traceability.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders across different functions and levels of seniority.
• Knowledge of engineering technical reviews and project lifecycle phases.
• Understanding of US MIL‑STDs, UK Defence Standards, or similar engineering frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with in Aerospace, Defence, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of SysML and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Knowledge of ejection seats and associated system design principles.
• Understanding of modelling tools used for complex and multi‑body systems.
• Experience using software, scripting, or simulation tools.
• Experience supervising or mentoring others.
• Knowledge of system integration, verification, and validation activities.

Your work at Martin-Baker directly contributes to saving lives. We offer a collaborative environment and a standout benefits package:

• 9% Non‑Contributory Pension (18+).
• The "Friday Finish":
  Your weekend starts at 12:15 PM every Friday.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an option to purchase more).
• Healthcare Cash Plan and 4x Salary Life Assurance.
• Career development and professional training opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, safety‑critical aerospace engineering programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• The opportunity to work alongside industry‑leading engineering specialists.

• Initial Telephone Interview with your Recruitment Business Partner.
• First Stage Interview with the Hiring Manager and Engineering Team.

Ready to help engineer systems that contribute to saving lives worldwide?

Please note this position is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance, and applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK.

The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.