System Engineer
This role involves taking ownership of the critical engineering sub‑system – the Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) that underpins advanced maritime capability. You will support its performance, reliability and evolution across live programmes, shape technical outcomes, and develop your systems engineering career within a high‑performing defence environment.
What you will need
- British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearance (SC level)
- Experience delivering engineering products within a structured lifecycle
- Understanding of systems engineering processes including specification and integration
- Experience with technical problem solving in a complex engineering environment
Salary and rewards
- Salary £46,000 to £55,000
- Flexi leave up to 15 additional days, offering strong additional time off alongside annual leave
What you will be doing
- Supporting in‑service engineering queries across a complex technical system
- Applying model‑based systems engineering methods using industry tools
- Validating and supporting certification of product changes and updates
- Contributing to systems integration, test and engineering assurance activities
- Working with project teams to support planning, forecasting and delivery tracking
- Producing and reviewing technical engineering documentation
Skills and background
- STEM degree or equivalent engineering background
- Systems engineering knowledge including specification, test and integration (can be taught but would need some prior knowledge)
- Model Based Systems Engineering experience, ideally SysML and UML (can be taught)
- Experience using requirements and configuration tools such as DOORS (can be taught)
- Familiarity with engineering lifecycle delivery in complex programmes
- Ability to challenge processes and contribute to continuous improvement
Benefits and flexibility
- Performance related company bonus up to £2,500
- Pension contribution up to 14 percent combined
- Flexible working arrangements supporting work life balance
- Hybrid working pattern with time on site and at home
Location and setup
Bristol or Stevenage – hybrid working with approximately 2 days per week on site.
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. This is a permanent role.
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