Systems Engineer

Our client is a core Defence organisation who are working closely with the MOD to provide them with innovative equipment. 

This is a really exciting opportunity to work on new technology within combat systems! 

You will need a background in Systems Engineering OR a really strong Engineering experience within an EW Platform, Radars, combat systems or similar within a military environment.  

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week on site.  

Ref: ZR_8596_JOB  ·  Posted on 23 January 2025
Key responsibilities
  • Work across the whole systems engineering lifecycle to ensure system and platform integrate together and are suitable for purpose.  
  • Author System Requirements Specifications and Subsystem Technical Specifications. 
  • Participate in trade studies including defining key performance requirements. 
  • Work very closely with other suppliers and the customer, including customer visits. 
  • Technical management of equipment suppliers including review of deliverable documentation and participation at Design Reviews/Acceptance events. 
  • Plan and support Verification and Validation activities both with Supplier and at Integration facilities. 
  • Prepare evidence for Customer Acceptance. 
  • Provide regular updates on project status/progress in accordance with project specific reporting cycles. 
  • Contribute to identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages and to manage the resulting change embodiment activities. 
Skills & experience
  • Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. 
  • Experience of requirements management. 
  • Verification and Validation experience. 
  • Prior participation in design reviews or similar.  
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • If all technical skills are not currently met, they are more than happy to consider candidates with strong naval platform knowledge (Electronic Warfare, Radars, Combat Systems etc.) 
  • Knowledge/experience of System Engineering Lifecycle. 
  • Excellent training opportunities available for forces leavers who tick some of the boxes and want to grow in a Systems Engineering environment.  
Additional benefits
  • Pension. 
  • Annual leave. 
  • Share Incentive Plan. 
  • Childcare vouchers. 
  • Maternity leave, Paternity, adoption, parental and time off for dependents leave. 
  • Discount arrangements. 
  • Car scheme (dependant on the role). 

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.  

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