Senior Systems Engineer
1 day ago
Kingston upon Thames
The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a leading defence engineering team delivering complex mission-critical systems for UK and international programmes. As a Systems Engineer, you will support the delivery of Systems Engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design through to integration, acceptance and in-service support. You will contribute to high-profile naval and multi-domain defence programmes, working on command and control technologies that support operational capability across maritime environments. The role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment where technical quality, collaboration and innovation are highly valued. Key Responsibilities • Deliver Systems Engineering activities across the project lifecycle., • Produce and review technical documentation in line with programme milestones., • Support and lead design reviews including SRR, PDR and CDR activities., • Manage technical interfaces between internal teams, suppliers and customers., • Review customer and supplier technical documentation, providing technical assurance and challenge where required., • Work closely with Software, Hardware, Mechanical, V&V, Safety, Cyber and ILS teams to ensure successful system integration., • Support technical delivery against programme cost, schedule and quality objectives., • Contribute to risk management, bids, proposals and estimation activities. Essential Experience • Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline., • Experience within Systems Engineering in defence, maritime, aerospace or other highly regulated industries., • Knowledge of systems requirements, design, integration, verification and acceptance activities., • Exposure to control systems, PLC/SCADA or operational technology environments., • Experience with Model-Based Engineering approaches and tools such as Enterprise Architect., • Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS., • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Understanding of marine environments, safety-related systems and environmental considerations. Desirable Experience • Knowledge of V&V activities including environmental or EMC testing., • Awareness of industry standards and Systems Engineering best practice., • INCOSE ASE or CSEP accreditation