System Engineer Permanent

Company: SR2 Consulting | Certified B Corporation™
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Naval Combat Systems / Autonomous Systems Engineering Consultant (Defence & Maritime) SR2 are partnering with an exciting defence and maritime client supporting the development of future naval capability, autonomous platforms, and next-generation combat systems. We are seeking an experienced Naval Combat Systems or Autonomous Systems Engineering specialist to provide strategic engineering expertise across concept and pre-concept activities.

You will work alongside a high-profile defence programme helping shape future Royal Navy capability through innovative approaches to combat systems, autonomous platforms, sensors, effectors and command & control architectures.

Lead combat systems and/or autonomous systems engineering activities Translate capability requirements into engineering and architectural solutions Assess future maritime technologies including UxVs and autonomous platforms Produce high-quality technical reports, recommendations and presentations Support systems engineering activities aligned to defence standards

Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline~Experience leading engineering teams within naval or defence environments~ Strong knowledge of autonomous platforms, UxVs and maritime innovation~ Knowledge of adaptable ship design, STUFT concepts or future naval capability development~ Large-scale maritime or shipbuilding programmes Multi-company project environments Strong presentation and report writing skills

Engage with cutting-edge defence technologies Join a collaborative and highly respected engineering environment Make a direct impact on strategic defence outcomes…

Posted: June 2nd, 2026