Senior System Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is looking for a System Engineer to lead system design and development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, over 5 years of experience, and a passion for systems engineering. This position offers a collaborative environment, supporting continuous improvement in processes and technical delivery.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan with matched contributions

Income Protection Scheme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, strong foundation in systems thinking.
• Over 5 years of experience delivering multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven track record in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full system design and development lifecycle.
• Drive technical delivery and ensure requirements are met.
• Champion systems engineering best practices.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Product Development

Technical Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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Mane Contract Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

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Defence recruitment specialist - Providing top talent and opportunities.

LOCATION – PLYMOUTH

What we can offer you:

• Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%
• Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Memberships
• Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:

In this role, you will lead the full system design and development lifecycle across electrical, electronic, hardware, and embedded software systems. You’ll drive technical delivery, define system architectures, and ensure requirements are met throughout. You'll champion systems engineering best practices, mentor engineers, and support continuous improvement across the team. Collaborating with project managers, you’ll help shape project plans, manage risks, and find opportunities for cost and schedule efficiencies. You’ll also support bids, lead integration and validation activities, engage with stakeholders, and play a key role in developing team capability.

What we want from you:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with a strong foundation in systems thinking and product development.
• Over 5 years of experience delivering multidisciplinary projects across the full lifecycle, from concept through to validation and support.
• Proven track record in systems engineering, including requirements capture, traceability, and through-life management.
• Successful leadership of complex engineering projects involving mechanical, electronic, and software integration.
• Passionate about systems engineering, with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to technical excellence.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Other

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Military and International Affairs

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