Senior Systems Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT Recruitment is supporting a aviation simulation and training company with a Systems Engineer role based at their Dorset HQ, offering hybrid working. The role focuses on gathering requirements, designing system architectures, and guiding cross‑functional engineering teams on complex projects.

You will translate customer needs into formal software requirements, engage in design reviews, and travel to customer sites worldwide as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering with requirements engineering and solution architecture.
• Background in engineering practices, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to derive system component requirements from customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse customer requirements for system architecture, feature development, and third-party system integration's.
• Represent the company in customer-facing engagements, including requirements gathering, critical design reviews, and integration efforts.
• Convert customer needs into clear, comprehensive software requirements that align with both system architecture and operational objectives.
• Evaluate proposed solutions to ensure they meet customer and internal specifications.
• Offer system-level guidance and technical advice to various departments.
• Maintain consistent requirements baseline across all departments.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the systems team.
• Stay updated with emerging technical topics to support both ongoing projects and internal needs.
• Travel to customer sites worldwide as necessary.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Solution architecture

Engineering practices

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Job description

Systems Engineer

Dorset HQ

Hybrid Working

I'm working with a prominent player in the aviation simulation and training sector, renowned for delivering forward-thinking solutions that enhance both aviation safety and efficiency. Headquartered in the Dorset area their commitment to innovation, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service drives to constantly push the limits of aviation training and simulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse customer requirements for system architecture, feature development, and third-party system integration's.
• Represent the company in customer-facing engagements, including requirements gathering, critical design reviews, and integration efforts.
• Convert customer needs into clear, comprehensive software requirements that align with both system architecture and operational objectives.
• Evaluate proposed solutions to ensure they meet customer and internal specifications.
• Offer system-level guidance and technical advice to various departments.
• Maintain consistent requirements baseline across all departments.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the systems team.
• Stay updated with emerging technical topics to support both ongoing projects and internal needs.
• Travel to customer sites worldwide as necessary.

Who You Are

• An experienced systems engineer with expertise in requirements engineering and solution architecture.
• Proven background in engineering practices, methodologies, and tools
• Skilled in deriving system component requirements from broad customer needs.
• Proficient in stakeholder management, capable of engaging effectively with individuals at all levels.
• A highly analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• A versatile professional capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.