Systems Engineer

Position: Systems Engineer (Permanent)
A growing technology organisation delivering immersive training and simulation solutions to defence and government customers is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its engineering team.

This role will focus on the technical leadership of complex systems across the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring projects meet technical, schedule and cost objectives while aligning with defence acquisition best practice.

The position offers the opportunity to work with emerging technologies in immersive environments and digital training solutions, supporting innovative programmes within the defence sector.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership across project delivery, supporting the development, integration and validation of complex systems.

You will play a key role in technical governance, ensuring appropriate evidence is generated for engineering review gates and that project requirements are traceable throughout the lifecycle.

You will also work closely with project managers, engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery against programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering Leadership

Lead the design, development and implementation of complex systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Apply systems engineering best practices aligned with defence acquisition frameworks.
Coordinate and lead technical reviews and governance activities.
Engineering Lifecycle Activities

Support systems engineering across lifecycle phases including:
Concept and assessment
Requirements definition and management
System architecture and design
Integration, verification and validation
In-service support and disposal

Technical Delivery

Maintain traceability between requirements, design, implementation and verification evidence.
Work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery objectives are met.
Lead feasibility studies and technical investigations.
Produce and present technical reports and documentation.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management

Provide technical guidance to subcontractors and external partners.
Review technical deliverables and supplier documentation.

Engineering Governance & Documentation

Develop and maintain key engineering artefacts including:
Requirements documentation
System architectures and design documentation
Test and acceptance plans
Product conformance documentation
Bills of materials

You will also contribute to the development and improvement of internal engineering processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience delivering complex engineered systems across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
Proven experience in requirements specification, system design and delivery.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle methodologies.
Ability to interpret operational and customer requirements.
Experience developing system architectures using modelling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Sparx Enterprise Architect).
Experience supporting customer acceptance activities.
Strong technical documentation and reporting capability.
Familiarity with UK defence frameworks, governance and engineering standards.

Desirable Experience

Experience with SysML or model-based systems engineering approaches.
Exposure to MATLAB, Simulink or similar modelling tools.
Understanding of integration, verification and validation activities.
Familiarity with agile engineering environments.
Experience working in defence programmes or regulated environments.
Knowledge of synthetic training systems or naval defence platforms.

Package & Benefits

Salary: £57,000 - £63,000 (dependent on experience)
Hybrid working
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional leave
Private medical and dental cover
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Electric Vehicle scheme
Flexible working arrangements

Career development and progression opportunities
Employee well-being initiatives
Paid volunteering leave

The organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment and actively supports Armed Forces personnel and reservists.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must:

Be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance
Be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required
Have the right to work in the UK

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