Senior Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defence company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Software) in Portsmouth. You will develop cutting-edge Autonomous Maritime Systems, applying advanced Systems Engineering principles. This hybrid role offers the chance to grow your career while collaborating with global experts and shaping the future of defence technology.

Qualifications

• Strong Systems Engineering expertise with software integration experience required.
• Proficiency in MBSE and architectural modelling like SysML/UML, TOGAF.
• Experience with industry-standard tools expected.

Responsibilities

• Shaping software system architectures in a high-impact domain.
• Decomposing and managing system/software requirements.
• Driving test planning and execution to validate complex systems.

Skills

Systems Engineering expertise

Software integration experience

Proficiency in MBSE

Architectural modelling

Education

STEM degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

IBM DOORS

Cameo

Sparx EA

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer (Software) – Maritime

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

Working Pattern: Hybrid/Flexible Working

Copello are working with a global defence company who are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer (Software) to play a key role in the development of Autonomous Maritime Systems.

Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying your knowledge of Systems Engineering and Software Architecture definition in the increasingly significant field of autonomous defence systems, working with global experts and cutting-edge technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Shaping software system architectures and applying advanced Systems Engineering in a high-impact domain
2. Decomposing and managing system/software requirements and architecture using industry-standard tools
3. Driving test planning and execution to validate complex systems
4. Contributing to customer acceptance strategies and delivering engineering excellence

What You’ll Bring:

1. Strong Systems Engineering expertise with software integration experience
2. Proficiency in MBSE and architectural modelling (e.g., SysML/UML, TOGAF)
3. Experience with tools like IBM DOORS, Cameo, Sparx EA, and MATLAB/Simulink
4. STEM degree or equivalent practical experience

Why Join?

Work on next-generation autonomous vessels, collaborate with global experts, and make a real difference in defence capability. Grow your career in a supportive, future-focused environment with access to flexible work options and world-class technology.