System Design Authority

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SYSTEM DESIGN AUTHORITY

Take ownership of complex submarine system architecture from concept through to in-service evolution. Shape high impact engineering decisions across the full lifecycle of advanced submarine systems.

Must-have eligibility

• Eligible for UK SC clearance

• Strong systems engineering background

• Experience in complex system architecture design

Rewards

Competitive salary with hybrid working 3–4 days on site and strong structured development opportunities

What you will work on

• Defining and owning system level architecture across full lifecycle programmes

• Translating complex requirements into coherent, deliverable system solutions

• Supporting technical bids and proposals with engineering leadership input

• Working closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure performance, cost and schedule alignment

• Contributing to long term capability roadmaps and technical strategy

Skills and experience

• Systems engineering across full lifecycle environments

• Requirements analysis and system decomposition

• Technical leadership within multi-disciplinary teams

• Stakeholder engagement across engineering and delivery functions

Benefits and flexibility

• Strong pension scheme

• Free on-site gym and restaurant facilities

• 25 days annual leave increasing with service

Location and setup

Winfrith based with hybrid working 3–4 days on site

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Company: Electus Recruitment Solutions
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Location: Winfrith Newburgh
Job Description:

SYSTEM DESIGN AUTHORITY

Take ownership of complex submarine system architecture from concept through to in-service evolution. Shape high impact engineering decisions across the full lifecycle of advanced submarine systems.

Must-have eligibility

• Eligible for UK SC clearance

• Strong systems engineering background

• Experience in complex system architecture design

Rewards

Competitive salary with hybrid working 3–4 days on site and strong structured development opportunities

What you will work on

• Defining and owning system level architecture across full lifecycle programmes

• Translating complex requirements into coherent, deliverable system solutions

• Supporting technical bids and proposals with engineering leadership input

• Working closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure performance, cost and schedule alignment

• Contributing to long term capability roadmaps and technical strategy

Skills and experience

• Systems engineering across full lifecycle environments

• Requirements analysis and system decomposition

• Technical leadership within multi-disciplinary teams

• Stakeholder engagement across engineering and delivery functions

Benefits and flexibility

• Strong pension scheme

• Free on-site gym and restaurant facilities

• 25 days annual leave increasing with service

Location and setup

Winfrith based with hybrid working 3–4 days on site

Posted: May 2nd, 2026