Senior Systems Engineer – Maritime & Navigation Systems
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Full-time | Permanent | £60,000-£80,000 DOE Hybrid flexibility with onsite requirements
About the Opportunity
An industry-leading organisation specialising in advanced maritime navigation and mission systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their UK engineering team. This company supports a wide range of vessels and platforms across defence and commercial markets, delivering cutting‑edge navigation, surveillance, and bridge system technologies globally.
You’ll join a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, problem‑solving, and professional development are at the heart of what they do.
You must have the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
The Role
As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical design, integration, configuration and testing of complex navigation and maritime systems used on naval platforms and surveillance networks. This is a hands‑on technical role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while supporting wider project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Produce high‑quality technical documentation including requirements, design specifications, SoW, V&V documents, and interface descriptionsBuild, configure and test complete systemsMaintain expert knowledge of existing products and provide guidance to service engineers on commissioning, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairInterpret and flow down system‑level requirements, ensuring alignment with CONOPS and architectural constraintsProduce technical proposals in response to customer requirementsCarry out installation, commissioning, and setting‑to‑work activities when requiredSupport project managers and make informed technical decisions within contract scopeConduct fault diagnosis and system trials on customer sites or naval platforms (UK and overseas)Provide telephone and email technical support to customers and service partnersDeliver operator and maintenance training as required
Experience Required
Strong systems engineering experience within marine electronics, navigation systems, radar, electronic charts, navigation aids, or steering control systemsHands-on experience building, configuring, and fault‑finding PC‑based systems and networksCompetent user of DOORS, SVN, MS Office, Visio, JIRA
Desirable Skills
Configuration and testing of network infrastructure (switching, routing, encryption, VLANs, VMs, security)Knowledge of cyber standards relevant to naval environments (e.g. JSP440/604/490, NCSC guidance, NIST, ISO 27001)Understanding of naval systems integration standardsMembership of a recognised engineering body (IET, INCOSE)Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindsetExcellent communication and teamwork skillsPassion for continuous learning and new technologies
Personal Requirements
Must xwzovoh have the Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)Able to obtain SC security clearanceStrong initiative, accountability, and technical judgement
Education
HNC, Degree or equivalent in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar technical discipline
Benefits
Competitive salary £60,000-£80,000, dependent on experienceCompany pension scheme25 days annual leave + public/bank holidaysPrivate medical insuranceLife insuranceOn‑site parkingFlexitime and the option for a nine‑day fortnight (average 37.5 hours/week)Professional development and training opportunitiesCycle to Work scheme & tech salary sacrifice optionsElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeHoliday trading (5 days)Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Please submit your CV (and optional cover letter) in response to this advert. Successful applicants will be required to undergo SC security clearance…