Senior Systems Engineer

Matchtech; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Matchtech as a Principal Systems Engineer, supporting an award-winning sonar technology organization. You'll utilize your expertise in systems engineering to drive improvements across the development lifecycle while enjoying a hybrid work environment with additional benefits and flexible hours.

Benefits

Optional 9-day fortnight

Casual dress code

Annual bonus

Flexible working hours

Time off in lieu (TOIL)

Life cover (4x annual salary)

25 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Holiday purchase/sale options

Private healthcare, dental, critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Eligible for SC security clearance.
• Experience in systems design and engineering.
• Knowledge of electronics, mechanical, and software integration.

Responsibilities

• Work across Technology Readiness Levels.
• Manage obsolescence and support product improvements.
• Conduct trade-off analyses for design decisions.

Skills

Sonar

Maritime

Systems Engineering

Development Lifecycle

Design

Integration

Verification

Validation

Qualification

Trade-off analysis

Job description

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Want to join a company with over 30 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and delivering highly bespoke solutions?

Key skills required for this role

Sonar,Maritime,Systems Engineering,Development Lifecycle,Design,Integration,Verification,Validation,Qualification,Trade-off analysis

Important

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a SC (Security) clearance

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ealing
Flexible Opportunities: Hybrid
Working: This hybrid role offers flexibility with remote work, 2-3 days of on-site duties as needed, and occasional travel to the UK, Canada, and Australia

Introduction:

Matchtech has partnered with an award-winning sonar technology organisation, recognised for its excellence in industrial security practices and numerous accolades in the field

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll report to the Project Engineering Lead and Line Manager, working closely with the Systems Design Authority within a multi-disciplinary team.

What will I be doing?

You'll work across Technology Readiness Levels, improving existing products, managing obsolescence, and supporting developers, design reviews, and customer meetings.

To be successful, you'll need:

• A strong appreciation for designing complex products
• Systems design experience with knowledge of electronics, mechanical, and software integration
• Proven experience across the entire development lifecycle, including design, integration, verification, validation, and qualification
• Expertise in conducting trade-off analyses to inform design decisions

What's in it for me:

• Optional 9-day fortnight + Casual dress code
• Annual bonus + Flexible working hours + Time off in lieu (TOIL)
• Hybrid working (role-dependent) + Life cover (4x annual salary)
• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• Holiday purchase/sale options + Discounts at 200+ online stores (Reward Hub)
• Private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover (via salary sacrifice)

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