Senior Combat Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Senior Combat Systems Engineer in Portsmouth. The role involves leading engineering requirements for advanced Integrated Combat Systems, particularly for submarine programmes, with opportunities for career development and relocation support.

Benefits

Relocation support packages

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant Systems Engineering knowledge and experience.
• Experience in the military or maritime domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineer for AWS System Engineering requirements and acceptance.
• Authoring AWS Requirements Specifications and Subsystem Technical Specifications.
• Planning and supporting Verification and Validation activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

Naval Combat Systems

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Combat Systems Engineer, Portsmouth

Client: [Client details not provided]

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: [Reference not provided]

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

Our client, a pioneer in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Combat Systems Engineer to work on submarine programmes.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Strong knowledge of naval combat systems, ideally in above water systems.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the development and acceptance activities for cutting-edge Integrated Combat System technology, including the Dreadnought class submarine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Engineer for AWS System Engineering requirements and acceptance
• Authoring AWS Requirements Specifications and Subsystem Technical Specifications
• Participation in trade studies, including defining key performance requirements
• Planning and supporting Verification and Validation activities with Suppliers and at Combat System Integration facilities
• Preparing evidence for Customer Acceptance
• Providing regular updates on project status in accordance with reporting cycles
• Contributing to rapid closure of issues across all product lifecycle stages and managing change activities
• Accessing, understanding, and applying Quality and HS&E Management System documentation, adhering to all HS&E rules and control measures

Job Requirements:

• Significant Systems Engineering knowledge and experience
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience of requirements management in DOORS
• Broad knowledge of the System Engineering Lifecycle
• Experience in the military or maritime domain
• Opportunity to work on leading-edge Integrated Combat System technology
• Career development opportunities based on your aspirations
• Relocation support packages available, subject to eligibility

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