Systems Engineer My client is a defence and security manufacturer that designs, makes and integrates precision electro-optical and support equipment such as surveillance, target acquisition systems and rugged mounts for military and aerospace customers worldwide. They are looking to grow the team with a Systems Engineer. Responsibilities - Take the engineering lead for multidisciplinary projects requiring optical, Electro-Optical or Laser (LRF, Target Designation) capabilities.- Capture stakeholder requirements- Full product life cycle in the product design phase, including manufacturing, safety, reliability, availability, maintainability and disposal- Identify and manage interfaces- Develop system and sub-system requirements in order to define functions that must be performed- Evaluate and down-select system solutions.- Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities.- Technical content of bid and proposal preparation.- Participating in customer meetings.- Report generation.- Verification and validation planning and testing Requirements - Experience in similar systems engineering roles- Ideally have experience across full product life cycle- Optronics background/experience Details - Hybrid role based in Kent- Salary £60,000 - £75,000- Company profit share- 9 day fortnight (every second Friday off)