Naval Systems Engineer

Holt Executive Ltd; South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Early finish Fridays

Pension contributions match up to 5%

Job summary

Holt Executive Ltd. seeks a Systems Engineer to join our Devon-based team, supporting development, integration and testing of complex naval systems.

You will drive requirements capture, architecture, verification and acceptance, coordinating across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines. Hybrid and flexible working is offered, with a 37.5-hour week, early finish on Fridays, and a strong focus on training and career development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or physical science required.
• 1–3 years engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge across mechanical, electrical and software engineering.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage system requirements.
• Support system architecture, design and safety analysis.
• Contribute to technical risk management and engineering plans.
• Develop test specifications and gather verification evidence.
• Produce procurement specifications and technical reports.
• Participate in design reviews and environmental qualification planning.
• Support system integration, commissioning and acceptance activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements management

Multidisciplinary engineering

Documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering or physical science

Tools

DOORS

Visure

R4J

JIRA

Job description

An established engineering organisation is looking for a Systems Engineer to join its team in Devon, supporting the development, integration and testing of complex engineering solutions for the naval sector.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure mechanical, electrical and software systems work together effectively, contributing to projects from requirements capture and system architecture through to verification, testing and acceptance.

The role also involves supporting installation, commissioning and acceptance trials aboard naval platforms, with relevant safety training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and manage system requirements.
• Support system architecture, design and safety analysis.
• Contribute to technical risk management and engineering plans.
• Develop test specifications and gather verification evidence.
• Produce procurement specifications and technical reports.
• Participate in design reviews and environmental qualification planning.
• Support system integration, commissioning and acceptance activities.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a physical science.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge across mechanical, electrical and software engineering.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
• A methodical approach and strong attention to detail.
• Desirable: Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Visure or R4J; JIRA; safety analysis; complex product development; or maritime and naval systems.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 37.5-hour week with an early finish on Fridays.
• 28 days' annual leave plus Christmas closure.
• Pension contributions matched up to 5%.
• Private healthcare-related benefits, income protection and life assurance.
• Employee discounts, wellbeing initiatives and electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance and demonstrate at least five years of UK residency, alongside the required identity, employment history and right-to-work checks.