ISV Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Systems Proving Engineer in Bristol to plan and execute naval air defence trials. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in system integration, trials planning, and communication. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000 and includes a performance-based bonus along with other benefits. Applicants must be British Citizens or Dual Nationals with SC clearance.

Benefits

Company and Personal Performance-based bonus

Overtime opportunities

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in system integration, design proving, or naval integration.
• Trials planning and execution across multiple environments.
• Strong communication with internal teams, partners, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, generate, and execute various trials.
• Liaise with engineering teams for trial data.
• Conduct post-trial analysis and reporting.

Skills

System integration experience

Trials planning and execution

System assessment and verification

Electrical interfacing experience

Strong communication skills

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

RTC

Python

Job description

ISV Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer

Location: Bristol | Permanent | Up to £45,000

We are supporting a leading defence organisation in recruiting a Systems Proving Engineer for naval air defence programmes. This role focuses on planning, executing, and analysing system integration and live trials. The successful candidate will work closely with design and systems teams to ensure trial objectives are met and design issues are resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, generate, and execute laboratory, ground, harbour, sea, and firing trials
• Liaise with engineering teams to ensure adequate trial data and resolve design issues
• Prepare, deliver, and follow up on trial readiness reviews
• Conduct post‑trial analysis and reporting
• Support lab management including risk assessments, asset management, and safety compliance
• Maintain hardware and software configuration control

Required Skills / Experience

• Experience in system integration, design proving, or naval integration
• Trials planning and execution across multiple environments
• System assessment, verification, and acceptance
• Electrical, mechanical, or electronic interfacing experience
• Strong communication with internal teams, partners, and suppliers

Desirable

• MBSE tools (DOORS, Rhapsody, RTC)
• Python or other coding experience
• Lab management and safety knowledge

Benefits

• Company and Personal Performance‑based bonus
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension contributions

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens and Dual Nationals who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.