Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection and crashworthy seats, saving over 7,805 lives to date. We combine cutting-edge engineering with a clear mission: protecting aircrew worldwide.
We are now seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team at our Denham site.
The Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will contribute to complex engineering work across the full product lifecycle—from concept and development to production and verification. You will:
- Maintain and manage system requirements
- Conduct detailed analyses and simulations
- Support system verification and validation
- Produce high-quality technical documentation for internal, customer, and contractual use
- You will also collaborate closely with the team, sharing knowledge and helping to maximise capability, quality, and productivity.
- This role offers exposure to advanced aerospace systems engineering in a highly specialised, safety‑critical environment and provides excellent development opportunities for graduate engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse system requirements and generate specifications
- Prepare technical documentation for internal, customer, and contract use
- Perform feasibility studies and trade‑off analyses for new and existing programmes
- Carry out physiological load assessments
- Conduct simulations, analyses, and test matching using relevant software tools
- Develop new simulation models and innovative analysis methods
- Support system verification activities across the product lifecycleli>
- Collaborate and share knowledge with other Systems Engineers
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Participate in IPT meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations
- Travel within the UK and internationally as required
About You
We are looking for analytical, motivated engineers with a passion for complex systems and safety‑critical aerospace products.
- Degree (2:1 or above) in engineering, science, or related discipline
- Experience or strong interest in aerospace or systems engineering
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering principles
- Ability to produce technical documentation
- Knowledge of software development and systems modelling
- Good written and verbal communication, including with senior stakeholders
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
- IT literate and confident in software tools
- Willingness to learn, collaborate, and support team members
- Experience with UML or SysML
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Early finish on Fridays
- 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
- Personalised training & development plan
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy more
- Cycle to Work & nursery benefits
- Discounts via the Martin-Baker+ platform
Your Interview Journey
- Initial Telephone Interview: with your Recruitment Business Partner
- First Stage (Microsoft Teams): Structured interview with the Hiring Manager
- Final Stage: Face‑to‑face technical and competency interview
Why Join Us
At Martin-Baker, your work directly saves lives. Join a collaborative, innovative engineering environment and work on safety‑critical aerospace systems, with real opportunities to learn, grow, and progress—ideal for both graduates and experienced engineers.
Please note: This role requires UK Government security clearance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and currently reside in the UK.
Apply Now: Send your CV to lstubbs@martin-baker.co.uk or call 07706 349534
Please note this is a permanent role, However should you be looking for a fixed term contract we can discuss this.
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