Functional Systems Engineer

Matchtech; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexible leave

Hybrid working

Enhanced family leave

Healthcare cash plan

On-site facilities

Job summary

Matchtech are recruiting for a Functional Systems Engineer to join a leading defence organisation in Bristol. Hybrid working with approx.

3 days on-site, salary up to £57,000 depending on experience, and security-screening eligibility required. You will translate customer requirements into system and software requirements, support design activities, assist with certification and assurance efforts, and coordinate with stakeholders across domestic and international programmes to ensure system

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems engineering, ideally within a complex or safety-critical environment.
• Strong background in requirements management and derivation.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, or Rhapsody.
• Ability to conduct system studies and trade-off analysis.
• Experience managing engineering change and configuration processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
• Experience engaging with and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Experience in complex product or system development environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translating customer requirements into structured system, subsystem, and software requirements.
• Supporting system design activities, including trade studies and technical evaluations.
• Contributing to certification and assurance activities, including evidence gathering and technical investigations.
• Supporting programme delivery through stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Driving engineering change management and maintaining configuration control.
• Communicating complex system architectures and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to ensure system integrity and performance.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of systems engineering tools, processes, and capability.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Trade studies

Tools

DOORS

DOORS NG

Rhapsody

Job description

Functional Systems Engineer

Location: Bristol
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Working Pattern: Hybrid (approx. 3 days on-site due to project requirements)
Salary: Up to £57,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

Matchtech are working with a leading organisation in the defence sector who is expanding its Systems Engineering capability to support the ongoing development and delivery of advanced ground-based defence systems.

This role sits within a growing functional systems team and offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of programmes, supporting both domestic and international customers. You will play a key role in shaping system capability, ensuring requirements are clearly defined, and supporting successful delivery and certification of complex technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on project needs, you will contribute across several core systems engineering activities, including:

• Translating customer requirements into structured system, subsystem, and software requirements
• Supporting system design activities, including trade studies and technical evaluations
• Contributing to certification and assurance activities, including evidence gathering and technical investigations
• Supporting programme delivery through stakeholder engagement and coordination
• Driving engineering change management and maintaining configuration control
• Communicating complex system architectures and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to ensure system integrity and performance
• Contributing to the ongoing development of systems engineering tools, processes, and capability

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in systems engineering, ideally within a complex or safety-critical environment
• Strong background in requirements management and derivation
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, or Rhapsody
• Ability to conduct system studies and trade-off analysis
• Experience managing engineering change and configuration processes
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly
• Experience engaging with and managing multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Experience in complex product or system development environments is advantageous

What's on Offer

• Performance-related bonus (up to £2,500)
• Pension contributions up to 14%
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexible leave, including up to 15 additional days
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Enhanced family leave (including maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave)
• Healthcare cash plan for everyday medical costs
• Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking

Security & Eligibility

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible for UK security screening (BPSS as a minimum). Eligibility typically requires British citizenship or dual nationality including British citizenship.

Inclusive Recruitment Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, and hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential.