Systems Engineer New - #1716542

Job Title: Systems Engineers
Vacancies: Multiple Positions at Engineer and Senior levels
Location: UK, Various Sites + Agile Working Options
Compensation: Competitive Salaries + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF63367

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. We have opportunities for Systems Engineers at Systems Engineer and Senior Systems Engineer level across a range of locations including Plymouth, Bristol, Bath, Corsham, Tewkesbury and Bordon.

Systems Engineering Opportunities
Mission Systems is a critical and fast-growing division within Babcock, delivering best-in-class technical solutions and services to support global defence and security operations. Our dynamic business supports a variety of activities in the UK and overseas. One key programme involves enhancing the UK MOD's Skynet satellite network; this initiative, along with other high-impact communications and network projects, offers career opportunities for Systems Engineers ready to make an impact.

Your Role and Impact

• Provide Systems Engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, with an understanding of the CADMID/T lifecycle model


• Develop Engineering Management Plans and Systems Engineering artefacts for project delivery


• Manage requirements from system to subsystem, including analysis and traceability


• Manage system and subsystem architectures, creating and executing test and integration plans


• Lead design reviews and communicate technical solutions to customers


• Guide teams to meet critical milestones, applying best practices to manage risks and seize opportunities

These are full-time roles (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to be based at various locations, including Plymouth (Devonport), Bristol, Bath (Hawthorn and Corsham), Bordon (Oakhanger) and Tewkesbury (Ashchurch). We embrace a flexible, agile working model that empowers you to choose the location that suits your lifestyle. As long as business and customer needs are met, you'll have the freedom to work in a way that works for you.

What do I need

• Holistic Life Cycle Management with competencies across the Systems Engineering discipline


• Expertise across the engineering life cycle V-Model or equivalent


• Proficiency in IBM DOORS, EA Sparx and CAMEO; experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering


• Ability to manage internal and external sub-contractors and lead small teams and projects


• Experience in Requirements and Systems Architecture, ensuring scalable solutions


• Familiarity with UK MOD practices and accreditation standards (beneficial)


• Managing Stakeholder Requirements, Life Cycle Tailoring, Verification, Validation, and Transition to Operation

Security Clearance
Candidates must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

These positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current/former citizenship, and any residency you hold/have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance


• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance


• Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+


• Employee share scheme


• Payment of professional fees


• 10 days' special paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists


• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of leave. This window opens February through March annually.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact us. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive.