Lead Systems Engineer

Certain Advantage; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to manage requirements across electronic warfare systems. The position offers a salary of £65,000 plus benefits and entails hybrid working, requiring two days onsite per week. Ideal candidates will have experience in systems engineering, particularly within defence sectors, and knowledge of tools such as DOORS. Excellent development opportunities are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working – typically 2 days onsite per week

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems engineering within defence, aerospace, or radar sectors.
• Eligibility for full UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing project requirements using DOORs.
• Defining and implementing the project's Requirements Management and DOORS Implementation Plans.
• Supporting requirements definition, apportionment, and traceability.

Skills

Experience in Requirements Management

Systems Engineering processes

Excellent communication skills

Strong documentation and verification experience

Tools

DOORS

Atlassian

Cameo Systems Modeller

MATLAB

Job description

Lead Systems Engineer

£65,000 + Benefits + Hybrid (2 days required onsite a week)

Plymouth

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Systems Engineer to join a major defence engineering programme developing next-generation Electronic Warfare and Radar systems.

This is a permanent opportunity offering hybrid working, long-term project stability, and the chance to work on innovative systems at the forefront of defence technology.

The Company

We're working with a global engineering and technology leader delivering advanced solutions to the defence sector. You'll join a highly skilled Integrated Project Team, collaborating with specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver complex systems that make a real impact.

The Role

As Lead Systems Engineer, you'll take ownership of requirements management, systems definition, and verification across the full engineering lifecycle. You'll ensure technical integrity, compliance, and traceability throughout development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing project requirements using DOORs
• Defining and implementing the project's Requirements Management and DOORS Implementation Plans
• Supporting requirements definition, apportionment, and traceability from system to sub-system level
• Producing verification and compliance documentation
• Managing verification evidence and supporting data for compliance demonstration
• Liaising with multidisciplinary engineering teams

The Individual

This role will suit someone with a strong background in systems engineering within the defence, aerospace, or radar sectors. You'll bring excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering functions.

We're looking for:

• Experience in Requirements Management and Systems Engineering processes
• Specialist-level knowledge of DOORS
• Familiarity with tools such as Atlassian, Cameo Systems Modeller, or MATLAB
• Understanding of Electronic Warfare, RF systems, Radar, or electro-optic systems
• Strong documentation and verification experience
• Eligibility for full UK Security Clearance

The Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working – typically 2 days onsite per week
• Excellent development opportunities

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.