System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for multiple Principal/Senior Engineers - Systems Engineering to contribute to high-profile projects within a critical national program. The selected candidates will ensure engineering design solutions meet project requirements while supporting the entire engineering lifecycle. Ideal for those looking to advance in a structured environment with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance program

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual performance incentive opportunities

Career progression and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in defence, maritime, or similarly complex industries.
• Clear understanding of MBSE in product development.
• Practical involvement in the end-to-end engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver system design solutions according to project milestones.
• Manage system and product requirements documentation.
• Ensure design verification and validation with evidence capture.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Engineering lifecycle

Safety compliance

Environmental compliance

Job description

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An exciting opportunity for multiple Principal/Senior Engineers - Systems Engineering to play a key role in the development of cutting-edge systems. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects, contributing to complex system solutions within a structured and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that engineering design solutions meet project requirements and quality standards, supporting the full engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver system design solutions in alignment with project milestones, ensuring compliance with time, cost, and quality requirements.
• Manage system and product requirements across platforms and programs, ensuring comprehensive documentation and traceability.
• Provide design verification and validation, ensuring evidence is captured in requirements management tools and endorsed by relevant authorities.
• Contribute to project planning activities, including estimating the scope of work and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to enhance domain knowledge and technical expertise.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies within the defence, maritime, or similarly complex industries
• A clear understanding of the role MBSE plays within the wider product development and engineering landscape
• Practical involvement across key phases of the engineering lifecycle, with awareness of the full end-to-end process
• Familiarity with applicable engineering standards, including those related to safety and environmental compliance
• Competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave allowance.
• Share Incentive Plan, employee assistance program, and flexible working arrangements.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts, and potential for an annual performance incentive.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The Systems Engineering Team

As part of a growing engineering function, this role presents an opportunity to contribute to a critical national program. The company is expanding its presence in Coventry to attract top engineering talent and support the delivery of high-profile projects.

Security & Eligibility

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance with the UK Government. Some roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting, necessitating a minimum of 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency. Restrictions may apply based on nationality, previous nationalities held, or place of birth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Systems Engineer looking to advance their career in a highly technical and structured environment. If you have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply today.