Naval Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer Flexible Working

Matchtech; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Pension contribution up to 14%

Overtime paid

Flexi-leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental, paternity, neonatal

Shared parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Professional development opportunities

Diversity inclusion networks

Job summary

Matchtech represents a leading defence organisation seeking a Systems Proving Engineer to join the Integration and Systems Validation team in Bristol. You will plan, execute and document naval air defence trials across lab, harbour and sea environments, with UK and overseas travel.

The role requires experience in systems engineering, design proving and trials, with strong analytical skills and clear communication. Onsite work four to five days a week with security checks and UK/overseas travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering, systems integration or related engineering environment.
• Understanding of design proving, trials planning, system assessment and acceptance.
• Experience in naval integration, missile test, interface design or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to interpret trials data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with engineering teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of MBSE tools (DOORS, Rhapsody, RTC) would help.
• Coding experience, particularly Python, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, generate and execute trials with systems engineering and design teams.
• Create trials documentation and coordinate Trials Readiness Reviews.
• Ensure trials data is captured and investigate design issues.
• Conduct post-trials data analysis and produce technical reports.
• Support laboratory and field trials across multiple environments (lab, sea, harbour, etc.).
• Assist with lab management, risk assessments, asset management and safety.
• Maintain hardware and software configuration control.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Trials planning

Data analysis

Technical communication

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

RTC

Python

Job description

Matchtech represents a leading defence organisation seeking a Systems Proving Engineer to join the Integration and Systems Validation team in Bristol. You will plan, execute and document naval air defence trials across lab, harbour and sea environments, with UK and overseas travel.

The role requires experience in systems engineering, design proving and trials, with strong analytical skills and clear communication. Onsite work four to five days a week with security checks and UK/overseas travel.