System Engineer

Senior Talent Partner | Aerospace & Defence Talent Connector | Helping Companies Build the Future of Flight & Security

New System Engineer job based in Southampton, Hampshire

Location:
Southampton

Hybrid

Due to continued growth, we have a brand-new opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a leading defence technology company based in Southampton. As a Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex technical systems from concept through to completion. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and customers, you’ll ensure all components are successfully integrated and meet the required specifications.

This is a customer‑facing role where you’ll be involved across the full engineering lifecycle.

• Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements
• Develop and oversee system architecture
• Support system integration, verification, and validation
• Act as the link between customers, project managers, and engineering teams
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and system configuration

• STEM degree or equivalent experience
• Proven background in Systems Engineering
• Strong knowledge of requirements management, verification, and validation
• Confident communicator able to work with cross‑functional teams
• Experience with in defence, military, or aerospace industries
• Knowledge of electro‑optical systems

• Private health and dental cover
• Increasing holiday allowance with service

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering, Design, and Strategy/Planning

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

If Interested in this Systems Engineer job based in Southampton please send in an application or you can also contact Keelan Riley on  or call for more information.