Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Location: Isle of Portland Hours: 37.5 hours per week Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to work across the full development lifecycle on complex defence and communications projects? We’re supporting a highly innovative engineering business in the defence sector in their search for a Systems Engineer to join their growing Systems function. You’ll work on a diverse range of complex systems involving specialist sensors, electronics, signal processing, firmware, and software. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety and wants hands-on involvement in system design, implementation, integration, testing, and customer acceptance across multiple cutting-edge programmes. Due to the nature of the work and security clearance requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria: * Must hold a British passport * No dual nationality due to security clearance restrictions * Ideally British-born, although applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis * Must be eligible to obtain SC or DV UK Security Clearance What’s in it for you? * Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, Paid overtime or time off in lieu, Flexible working hours with core hours in place * Competitive employer pension contribution, Private medical care, Holiday closedown over Christmas * Ongoing training and development, Salary sacrifice schemes, Company laptop / mobile / home office equipment * Relocation package available for the right candidate As a Systems Engineer, you will: * Undertake design activities across various stages of the systems development lifecycle * Support the delivery of technical requirements through design, integration, and customer acceptance * Develop and review technical documentation including test plans, specifications, and procedures * Undertake system testing, qualification, and integration activities * Identify technical risks and opportunities within projects * Work closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure system performance requirements are met * Attend and contribute to customer and internal design reviews * Support customer acceptance events at factory and external sites * Be involved in product safety, reliability, and through-life support * Support research and development activities to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost What We’re Looking For * Experience delivering aspects of system design, implementation, test, and integration * Defence sector experience would be highly advantageous * Awareness of the full systems lifecycle from concept through to acceptance * Ability to analyse and define system acceptance requirements * Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation * Appreciation of electronics and software / firmware design principles * Strong communication skills with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders * Experience of Agile or Spiral development lifecycles would be advantageous * Engineering Degree or equivalent * Full UK driving licence, Ability to travel occasionally within the UK * Member of a professional Engineering or Science Institute would be advantageous This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly adaptable and reactive engineering business where you’ll gain exposure across the full engineering lifecycle and work on genuinely cutting-edge defence technology. To Apply, press the APPLY button and one of the team will be in touch