Senior Systems Engineer

Curtiss Wright Corporation; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and design manufacturing leader is seeking a Systems Engineer in Wimborne Minster. You will provide systems engineering support, generate documentation, and mentor less-experienced team members. The ideal candidate holds a degree in electrical or electronic engineering, is a sole British National, and has experience in regulated industries. This role offers the chance to work on advanced technology projects and contribute to safety-critical applications.

Benefits

Opportunity for career transformation

Challenging work on advanced technology projects

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Must be a sole British National due to security compliance.
• Experience in safety/systems engineering in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of safety system design per IEC safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support to projects.
• Generate and maintain high-quality systems documentation.
• Advise or mentor less-experienced team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Task management

Presentation skills

Decision making

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

DOORS for requirements management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support to projects.
• Support the safety/systems engineering aspects of projects.
• Draft and estimate the systems engineering aspects of bid work.
• Apply appropriate systems engineering practices on projects.
• Generate and maintain high‑quality systems documentation and obtain formal review approval for release.
• Use systems engineering tools for requirements management, design modelling, etc.
• Represent project systems engineering to the project or customer community.
• Advise or mentor less‑experienced team members, including graduates or apprentices, on systems engineering matters.
• Provide technical leadership in specified areas for the team and company.
• Draft concise, accurate technical reports and requirements specifications as required to meet the specific needs of deployed equipment.
• Support other engineering or related disciplines as required (e.g., design, production, or test).
• Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of engineering/business processes.
• Perform any other relevant duties as and when required.

Qualifications

• Security contractual compliance requires the incumbent to be a sole British National.
• Degree (or equivalent) qualified engineer, preferably in electrical/electronic engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant institution.
• Experience of safety/systems engineering or design in a safety‑regulated industry.
• Knowledge of safety system design in accordance with IEC 61508 (or similar safety standards such as IEC 61513, IEC 61226).
• Good knowledge of systems engineering processes, standards, and methodologies (e.g., IEC 15288, UML).
• Good knowledge of DOORS for requirements management.

Desired Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of technical and business disciplines within industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and make decisions.
• Good presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the ONR SAPs and TAGs is an advantage.

About the Company

Curtiss‑Wright Wimborne, a business unit of Curtiss‑Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacturing leader with more than six decades of experience in heavily regulated markets such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission‑critical applications where safety and reliability matter.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to transform the way customers do business and your own career, with stretch assignments and the chance to work with top talent.
• Challenging, meaningful work on advanced technology projects worldwide.
• Collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.