Systems Engineer

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Apollo is an innovative manufacturing company that is looking for individuals with a passion for personal and professional development. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented individuals, and make a real impact on our business.

As a Systems Engineer, you shall perform a vital role in the development of reliable, cost-effective, high-volume fire detection products. The role involves understanding multiple product complexities along with broader system interoperability needs.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of Fire System Products, from initial development to successful delivery.
• Engage with customers to understand their requirements and ensure solutions are tailored to meet their needs.
• Help define the engineering life cycle for each project and ensure that relevant Engineering tasks in the defined scope of work are delivered appropriately.
• Create and maintain detailed product design documentation, including specifications, diagrams, and interface definitions, acting as Design Authority as directed.
• Support the validation and verification of product designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Project Management, to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and mechanical components.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and drive the implementation of best practices in design and integration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrate an adaptability approach to delivering artifacts on time with resilience and a willingness to embrace challenges.
• Grow engineering knowledge and experience to take team responsibilities for specific technical aspects e.g I.S. and SIL.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have suitable Fire Industry experience.
• Significant experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V-Model and associated processes/life cycles.
• Significant experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant product design.
• Experience in writing high quality technical documentation and the formal technical review of such material.
• Substantial knowledge of System Engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and fire product trends.
• Experience of JIRA, JAMA, EA.
• Experience of hands‑on development of either hardware, software or firmware, particularly in Fire Industry Products.

• IET or INCOSE recognition.
• Experience working as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Fire Industry.

If you are motivated by challenge and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you. Join Team Apollo where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.

We are happy to talk flexible working.

Just so you know, we review CV’s as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.

• Flexi‑start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available).
• Optional 9‑day fortnight.
• 50/50 office and home working.
• Buying/selling holiday.
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leave.
• Training and professional development.
• Employee Bonus Scheme.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions).
• Non‑contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth).
• BUPA for eligible employees.
• Health cash plan – contribution towards health care costs.
• EAP Workplace options.
• Life insurance – 3 times salary and up to 6…