Senior Systems Engineer

Holt Executive; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join a growing team developing cutting-edge surveillance systems for defence. You will manage requirements, technical risks, and integration for complex systems. The ideal candidate has over 4 years' experience in systems engineering, a degree in engineering, and must obtain UK Security Clearance. Benefits include hybrid working, 28 days annual leave, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + Christmas closure

Competitive pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Learning & development opportunities

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years of systems engineering experience within defence, aerospace, or a similar field.
• Hands-on experience with systems integration, testing, and customer acceptance.
• Practical understanding of both electrical and mechanical technology.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and analysing requirements.
• Managing technical risks across projects.
• Designing and defining functional and physical systems architecture.
• Conducting design reviews and overseeing integration & acceptance.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Systems engineering lifecycle

Systems integration

Technical report writing

Work package management

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team developing cutting-edge targeting and surveillance systems for land and naval defence applications. You'll play a key role in shaping high-performance, complex systems - from concept demonstrators with high levels of technical risk through to repeat orders of proven electro-optical surveillance and tracking solutions. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work on multi-disciplinary projects with real-world impact.

What you'll be doing

• Capturing and analysing requirements
• Managing technical risks across projects
• Designing and defining functional and physical systems architecture
• Developing engineering management plans (safety, integration, acceptance, risk)
• Creating requirement and test specifications for internal teams and suppliers
• Conducting design reviews and overseeing integration & acceptance (including some international travel)
• Supporting environmental qualification (EMC, temperature, shock, vibration)
• Driving continuous improvement across processes and practices

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Degree in engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of systems engineering experience within defence, aerospace, or a similar field
• Strong background in requirements analysis, systems engineering lifecycle, and design reviews
• Hands-on experience with systems integration, testing, and customer acceptance
• Work package management skills and proficiency in technical report writing
• Practical understanding of both electrical and mechanical technology

Desirable:

• Technical leadership experience
• Familiarity with defence standards (MIL, STANAG, etc.)
• Knowledge of statutory compliance (e.g., CE Marking)
• Experience with infrared/visible spectrum camera sensor technology

What's on offer

• 37.5-hour working week with Friday lunchtime finishes
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
• Competitive pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Income protection, life assurance & employee assistance programme
• Company share schemes & electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, social activities & gym discounts
• Learning & development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this work, you must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance. This requires proof of UK residency for the last five years.

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