Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Kingston-upon-Thames
Type: Permanent | SC Cleared
Salary: Up to £65,000 (Depending on Experience)
Sector: Defence

Are you passionate about shaping the future of UK Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence systems? We are seeking a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the UK's most critical maritime defence programs.

Role Overview:
As a key member of our Systems Engineering (SE) team, you will contribute to the full project lifecycle—concept to in-service—of advanced integrated maritime systems. Your work will directly support the operational effectiveness of the Royal Navy's premier assets. This is an exciting opportunity to hone your expertise while driving cutting-edge solutions in multi-domain command and control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute Systems Engineering activities across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Implement and maintain Systems Engineering processes.
• Support or lead technical stakeholder reviews.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Uphold company standards of conduct in all deliverables.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Solid understanding and experience with Systems Engineering models, methodologies, and lifecycle planning.
• Proficiency in requirements development, design, integration, and acceptance processes.
• Strong educational foundation: Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Systems, Software, or Hardware Engineering.
• Practical knowledge of Systems Engineering frameworks (aligned with ISO 15288/INCOSE).
• Exceptional teamwork, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong systems thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, customer-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering results.

Desirable Skills (or Willingness to Learn):

• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Enterprise Architect).
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, UML, TOGAF).
• Agile project experience, particularly using Scrum frameworks.
• Understanding of marine electronic equipment and the marine environment.
• Awareness of military environmental standards (e.g., DEF STAN 00-35, 59-411).
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems (SIL 2/3).
• INCOSE Associate or Chartered Systems Engineering Professional certification.