OverviewAre you an experienced Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team developing cutting-edge targeting and surveillance systems for land and naval defence applications.

You’ll play a key role in shaping high-performance, complex systems – from concept demonstrators with high levels of technical risk through to repeat orders of proven electro-optical surveillance and tracking solutions.

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work on multi-disciplinary projects with real-world impact.

What you’ll be doing

Capturing and analysing requirements

Managing technical risks across projects

Designing and defining functional and physical systems architecture

Developing engineering management plans (safety, integration, acceptance, risk)

Creating requirement and test specifications for internal teams and suppliers

Conducting design reviews and overseeing integration and acceptance (including some international travel)

Supporting environmental qualification (EMC, temperature, shock, vibration)

Driving continuous improvement across processes and practices

What we’re looking forEssential:

Degree in engineering or related discipline

4+ years of systems engineering experience within defence, aerospace, or a similar field

Strong background in requirements analysis, systems engineering lifecycle, and design reviews

Hands-on experience with systems integration, testing, and customer acceptance

Work package management skills and proficiency in technical report writing

Practical understanding of both electrical and mechanical technology

Desirable:

Technical leadership experience

Familiarity with defence standards (MIL, STANAG, etc.)

Knowledge of statutory compliance (e.g., CE Marking)

Experience with infrared/visible spectrum camera sensor technology

What’s on offer

37.5-hour working week with Friday lunchtime finishes

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

28 days annual leave + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme

Competitive pension scheme (matched up to 5%)

Income protection, life assurance and employee assistance programme

Company share schemes and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing initiatives, social activities and gym discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Security ClearanceDue to the nature of this work, you must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance. This requires proof of UK residency for the last five years.

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