We are recruiting on behalf of a highly innovative engineering organisation operating within the defence and advanced technology sector. This business is known for delivering complex, high-performance systems across a diverse project portfolio, offering engineers the opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of cutting-edge solutions.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Systems Engineer to support a range of technically challenging programmes.
As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and delivery of complex systems involving sensors, electronics, and signal processing across firmware and software domains.
You will be involved throughout the full engineering lifecycle, contributing to system design, implementation, testing, and customer acceptance, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to system design activities across all stages of the development lifecycle
- Support delivery of technical requirements through design, integration, and acceptance
- Produce and review technical documentation (e.g. specifications, test plans, procedures)
- Participate in system integration, testing, and qualification activities
- Identify technical risks and opportunities within projects
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure system performance
- Attend and contribute to design reviews with internal teams and customers
- Support customer acceptance activities at internal and external sites
- Contribute to product safety, reliability, and lifecycle support
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
- Support research and development activities to enhance product performance and efficiency
About You
You will be a motivated and capable engineer with experience in systems development and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
Key requirements include:
- Experience contributing to system design, integration, and testing (defence or regulated industry preferred)
- Understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
- Ability to define and analyse system acceptance requirements
- Strong technical documentation skills
- Knowledge of electronics and/or software/firmware principles
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- A collaborative approach and strong problem-solving ability
Desirable:
- Experience with agile or iterative development methodologies
- Membership of a professional engineering institution
Essential:
- Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
- Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (SC or DV)
- Sole UK nationality (due to project requirements)
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel within the UK as required
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working with core hours
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu (with potential for additional leave)
- Generous pension scheme
- Private medical cover
- Holiday allowance plus seasonal shutdown
- Ongoing training and career development support
- Salary sacrifice schemes (including technology and electric vehicles)
- Company-provided equipment
- Relocation support (where applicable)
Career Development
This role offers strong progression opportunities within a structured engineering pathway, with exposure across a wide range of technologies and projects.