Principal/Senior Systems Engineer

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK seeks Systems Engineers to join their mission of saving pilot lives through advanced safety systems. You will engage in analytical engineering, maintain system requirements, and collaborate with customers. Ideal candidates have a strong STEM background, effective communication skills, and a passion for innovation. Competitive benefits include a generous pension scheme and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Highly competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare Plan

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Occupational Health team

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace Nursery Benefit

Employee discount platform

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analytical engineering from project inception to production.
• Maintain system requirements and conduct in-depth analyses.
• Support system verification and customer communication.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of Systems Engineering principles

Methodical problem solver

Commitment to high standards

Attention to detail

Passion for innovation

Education

2:1 or above degree in an engineering/science-based discipline

Job description

Why work for Martin-Baker

A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you're providing pilots with their last form of defence.

What you'll be doing

Martin-Baker is the world's leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world's most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.

Join us on this mission in our Systems Engineering Department. We're looking for Systems Engineers at a range of levels to join us as soon as possible, working within the Pyrotechnics Integrated Project Team where you will be responsible for a wide range of analytical engineering from project inception, through development and production, as well as maintaining system requirements, conducting in-depth analyses and supporting system verification.

We're developing and delivering a product that is the last line of defence for pilots. The engineering you'll be delivering to customers is world leading, and it saves lives. We want to learn from you. You'll help us listen to customers; you'll help them understand how they can best deploy our product, and you'll be an expert voice who represents our business.

We're after people who are curious and who enjoy solving problems. We want people who just want to learn. We're a company that saves lives. Join us.

Characteristics & Skills

• Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others
• Have an understanding of Systems Engineering principles
• Be a methodical problem Solver
• Committed to the highest standards
• Have an eye for detail and getting things right first time
• A passion for innovation, experimentation and design
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values

At Martin-Baker you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Education & Qualifications

• 2:1 or above degree in an appropriate engineering/science-based discipline

Your benefits in detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Healthcare Plan - Including Discounted Gym Memberships.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Occupational Health team.
• Cycle to work scheme (after a six-month probationary period)
• Workplace Nursery Benefit
• Martin-Baker + Discount Platform

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role's specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company's Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/