Senior Combat Systems Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Senior Combat Systems Engineer to support a naval programme on a 6-month SC/DV-cleared contract in Portsmouth. The role involves leading engineers, managing integration and testing processes, and producing technical documentation. Candidates need a strong background in maritime combat systems and relevant qualifications. If you meet the requirements and hold SC or DV clearance, get in touch for details about rates and start dates.

Qualifications

• Strong background in maritime combat systems.
• Proven experience in integration, testing, evaluation and acceptance of complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Combat System Engineers on technical matters.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to refine requirements.
• Produce test plans and execute trials.

Skills

Strong background in maritime combat systems

Proven experience in system integration

Leadership and mentoring skills

Experience in producing technical artefacts

Familiar with Test & Evaluation processes

Ability to work in mixed military and civilian teams

Education

Honours degree in Engineering, Physics or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

HNC/HND with relevant experience

Job description

Role: Senior Combat Systems Engineer

Duration: 6 months

Location: Portsmouth (full-time on-site)

Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella only)

Inside IR35

SC/DV clearance required

Senior Combat System Engineer

Senior Combat System Engineer required to support a naval programme on a 6‑month SC/DV‑cleared contract. You will help deliver operationally effective naval combat systems, ensuring complex maritime systems are safely and fully integrated.

Working within a team of Combat System Engineers, you will plan and deliver integration, test, evaluation and acceptance activities, support the emerging Design Authority, and contribute to sea trials and safety evidence for system integration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and direct Combat System Engineers on technical matters for naval development.
• Engage with customers, stakeholders and suppliers to understand and refine requirements.
• Produce test plans, execute trials and complete post‑trial analysis and reporting.
• Generate technical documentation, including Supporting Evidence for Certificates of Safe Integration.
• Provide clear progress reports to senior technical and project stakeholders.
• Conduct and support sea trials on Royal Navy ships.

Essential experience

• Strong background in maritime combat systems and system‑of‑systems technology.
• Proven experience in integration, testing, evaluation and acceptance of complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in technical tasks.
• Experience producing technical artefacts for operational and safety approvals.
• Aware of Test & Evaluation and/or Integration processes and standards.
• Comfortable working with mixed military and civilian teams in a collaborative environment.

Essential qualifications

• Honours degree in Engineering, Physics or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or clear commitment to working towards it.
• HNC/HND with strong, relevant experience will be considered.

If you meet the above and hold current SC or DV clearance (or are eligible), please get in touch for further details about rates, location and start dates.