Senior Systems Engineer

Holt Executive Ltd; Giffnock; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence technology company in Scotland is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for capturing requirements, managing technical risks, and designing systems architecture. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in systems engineering within defence or a related field. This role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and requires the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Capturing and analysing requirements.
• Managing technical risks across projects.
• Designing functional and physical systems architecture.
• Driving continuous improvement across processes and practices.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Systems engineering lifecycle

Design reviews

Technical report writing

Systems integration

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.