Systems Engineer - Defence (Maritime Systems) - #2065405

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer - Defence (Maritime Systems) to join a highly successful engineering department, supporting a critical sub-system within a complex weapon system programme.

This role performs the duties of systems engineering across the full product lifecycle, including in-service support, product validation, and engineering change, and reports to senior engineering leadership within the programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing technical support and resolving in-service engineering queries across deployed systems
• Supporting Model-Based Systems Engineering activities using industry-standard tools
• Assisting with product validation, verification, and certification of design changes
• Collaborating with project managers and planners to support delivery timelines and resource forecasting
• Producing and reviewing engineering documentation, including technical reports and change assessments
• Supporting system integration, test, and overall lifecycle engineering activities

The ideal candidate would have:

• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML or UML
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS or similar)
• Understanding of configuration management processes
• Knowledge of complex systems such as electronics, control systems, or communications systems
• Experience working in a structured engineering or manufacturing environment

The ideal candidate must have:

• A STEM degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience or exposure to engineering product delivery (academic or industry)
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with a structured approach
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including specification, integration, and testing
• A proactive, motivated mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

• Company bonus based on performance
• Competitive pension scheme with strong employer contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Additional annual leave through flexible leave schemes
• Subsidised meals and on-site facilities
• Opportunities for paid overtime

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

** Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. **

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