Naval Systems Engineer — Maritime Systems & Trials Lead

Chess Dynamics; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan – matched up to 5%

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance policy

Company shares incentive plan

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing programme

Regular sports and social activities

Health Cash Plan

Recruitment referral bonus

Job summary

Chess Dynamics in Plymouth is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Naval Systems Team. You will contribute to requirements capture, architecture design, safety analysis and verification across mechanical, electrical and software aspects, with responsibility for risk, cost and schedule.

The role requires 1–3 years’ maritime/naval systems experience, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with INCOSE methods. Hybrid/flexible working, 37.5 hours, and UK security clearance support are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or physical sciences.
• 1–3 years' engineering experience, maritime/naval platforms desirable.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and INCOSE best practices.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge across mechanical, electrical and software.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Visure or R4J).
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Capture and management.
• Functional and Physical Systems Architecture Design and Definition.
• Functional, detailed design and safety analysis.
• Strong contribution to programme risk mitigation.
• Development of Engineering Management Plans (Safety Management, Test Integration & Acceptance, Technical Risk Management).
• Gathering of verification evidence for System Requirements.
• Creation of Procurement Specifications for sub-systems and components.
• Writing test specifications.
• Conducting Design reviews.
• Environmental Qualification Plans (EMC, Temperature, Shock & Vibration).
• Technical report writing.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements capture

Maritime/naval platforms

Safety analysis

Stakeholder communication

Design integration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

Visure

R4J

JIRA

Job description

Chess Dynamics in Plymouth is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Naval Systems Team. You will contribute to requirements capture, architecture design, safety analysis and verification across mechanical, electrical and software aspects, with responsibility for risk, cost and schedule.

The role requires 1–3 years’ maritime/naval systems experience, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with INCOSE methods. Hybrid/flexible working, 37.5 hours, and UK security clearance support are provided.