Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Systems Engineer in Bristol to develop and integrate autonomous systems for Defense applications. Ideal candidates are proactive and possess a degree in engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, proposing solutions, and ensuring compliance. This role offers a chance to work with innovative technology in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

State-of-the-art technology

Innovative working environment

Focus on improvement processes

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering, preferably in Aerospace.
• Experience specifying, defining, and developing system/modular architecture.
• Experience with requirement decomposition and relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and justify requirements at all levels.
• Propose architecture and definitions for feasible solutions.
• Define validation plans and ensure compliance through analysis and testing.
• Generate technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering

Tools

DOORS

Codebeamer

SysML

IBM Rhapsody

ANSYS Medini

Isograph

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GKN Aerospace

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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The role

For the Defense Engineering & Technology organization in The Netherlands, we are looking for a Systems Engineer. The Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role in the development, engineering, integration, and testing of autonomous unmanned systems for Defense applications. You will be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary project team within GKN to develop, integrate, implement, and verify technical solutions and compliance documentation; compliant with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements, within agreed programme, schedule, and manufacturing constraints. We are looking for a capable and flexible Systems Engineer for the Product Engineering Department within Defense Engineering & Technology to help develop the future of defence technology and products.

In this role, you will

• Responsible for analyzing, developing, and justifying requirements at all levels from system, item, components, down to hardware and software level, in cooperation with internal experts and external partners.
• Turn requirements into feasible solutions by proposing architecture, system, and component definitions, and performing trade studies.
• Develop component and system specifications/descriptions as well as compliance criteria for the system, items, components, hardware, and software.
• Define validation plans and ensure compliance through analysis, simulation, and/or testing as appropriate.
• Work with the systems architect, other systems engineers, and system simulation engineers to ensure system requirements are achieved.
• Develop verification test methods and protocols. Participate in in-depth analysis of test data.
• Generate technical reports and presentations, with the ability to present information clearly and organized.
• Oversee the transition of development hardware into series production, including robustness testing, qualification testing, and design certification.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and subject matter experts, as well as work with external and international partners.

In this role, you need

You are proactive, self-starting, with relevant experience in Systems Engineering, preferably in Aerospace, and possess good technical problem-solving skills. You are a team player, experienced in multidisciplinary environments, familiar with Engineering and Technology Development, willing to learn, and able to organize tasks efficiently. You should bring passion and expertise for your work along with the following skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering.
• Experience specifying, defining, and developing system/modular architecture.
• Experience with requirement decomposition and tools (e.g., DOORS, Codebeamer).
• Preferably experience delivering system designs using MBSE tools (e.g., SysML, IBM Rhapsody) and safety assessment software (e.g., FTA, FMEA, using tools like ANSYS Medini, Isograph).
• Ability to design and set up experiments and fixtures for testing.
• Knowledge of UAV, missile, and complex weapons systems technologies such as sensors, guidance, navigation, propulsion, datalinks, etc., is desirable.
• Understanding of Defence, Military, or aerospace standards and design assurance processes is useful.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Collaborative, open approach to development, with the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.

What we offer

We offer a position with a focus on improvement processes in an innovative, international environment working with state-of-the-art technology. Our organization has a rich history in aircraft construction, and our employees are proud of their contributions. We are passionate about technology and committed to developing and building advanced defense products.