Trainee Systems Engineer

Recruitment Business Partner at Matchtech | Recruiting across Engineering Technology Skillsets in the UK Defence market

Are you:

• Transitioning out of the Armed Forces?
• From an engineering/technical background?

Then the Systems Engineering LEAP programme is for you!

The Systems Engineering LEAP Programme is designed for great people who have transferable skills, delivering opportunities to start a career in Systems Engineering with a leading UK Defence company.

• 18‑month fully paid Systems Engineering development programme
• A clear career path into Systems Engineering
• A structured applied training and development journey
  
  Employment with a leading defence company working on the latest programmes
• Mentoring and peer‑to‑peer community support throughout
What you'll do as a Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers work across a range of activities that bring together all the necessary engineering and technology strands into a complex system. As a Systems Engineer you will bridge the gap between the theoretically possible and the practically implementable.

Typical work includes: conducting early‑stage research, engaging with stakeholders, translating stakeholder needs into specifications, creating system architectures and designs, analysing designs, supporting integration/build, writing test plans, and supporting installation and trials.

What we need from you

We expect candidates to bring an engineering background that we can build upon through training, teamwork and mentoring. Personal attributes and values are as important as technical ability.

• Committed – you are dedicated to personal development and a new career in Systems Engineering.
• Keen to develop – proactive learning within your role is essential.
• Analytical and methodical – the traits that enable you to create robust and scalable systems.
• Curious – you understand the “why” and want to learn continually.
• Open‑minded – you are ready to work with multidisciplinary and diverse teams.

All successful applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and able to access UK‑caveated and ITAR controlled information.

Apply now to find out more about the LEAP Programme and embark on an exciting new career in Systems Engineering!