System Engineer

Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Group Pension Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Discounts portal

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Barnstaple is seeking a System Engineer to support the design, development, and operational support of advanced systems. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience. You will manage requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle, provide technical inputs, and develop innovative solutions. Join a team that values creativity and offers excellent career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Verification and Validation processes.
• Familiarity with requirements management software (e.g., DOORS).
• Knowledge of electrical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Support management of Requirements throughout Engineering Lifecycle.
• Provide Technical inputs to bidding activities.
• Integrate and qualify production activities.
• Develop concepts and prototypes into Products.
• Plan and track Work Packages.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of working within the Verification and Validation

Understanding of requirements capture and experience of using DOORS

Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

Familiar with systems engineering best practice

Experience with electrical design and product development

Education

Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will be involved in the design and development and support of our products. You will be an integral part of the design, development, design proving, test, commissioning and in-service support of the equipment

System Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £55k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the management of Requirements throughout the Engineering Lifecycle
• Proving Technical inputs to bidding activities
• Integration and production qualification activities
• Working as a part of team, taking concepts and prototypes, and developing them into Products
• Planning Work Packages and support the tracking and execution of them

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Knowledge and experience of working within the Verification and Validation
• An understanding of requirements capture and experience of using DOORS to manage requirements
• Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Familiar with systems engineering best practice
• Experience with electrical design and product development

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on [e-mail]