System Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: Up to 14%

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 days

Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player in defense is seeking a Defence Recruitment Specialist to develop cutting-edge Electro-Optical Seekers and Sensors for advanced weapon systems. In this role, you will engage in innovative research and collaborate with specialized teams to meet challenging customer requirements. The supportive environment prioritizes professional growth and work-life balance, offering outstanding career progression and training opportunities. If you're passionate about contributing to diverse and evolving projects in the defense industry, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Electro-Optical design and systems engineering required.
• Strong analytical skills for requirements and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized Electro-Optical design support for advanced weapon systems.
• Drive technical direction and collaborate with design teams.

Skills

Electro-Optical Design

Requirements Analysis

System Architecture Design

Technical Direction

Trade Studies

Design Assurance

Certification

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

Rhapsody

Job description

Defence Recruitment Specialist - Providing Top Talent and Opportunities

LOCATION – BRISTOL OR STEVENAGE

What Can We Offer You:

• Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varying annually)
• Pension: Maximum total contribution (employer and employee) up to 14%
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments
• Training and Development: Outstanding career progression, training, and development opportunities

The Role:

In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Electro-Optical Seekers and Sensors for advanced weapon systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialized Electro-Optical design support throughout various stages of complex programmes, from specification and assessment to delivery and ongoing support.
• Driving the technical direction of products to meet challenging customer requirements by collaborating with specialized design teams and external partners.
• Engaging in innovative research and development activities to support future programmes.
• Working within a dynamic and skilled team, where you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge while contributing to diverse and evolving projects.

This position offers a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional growth and work-life balance.

What We Want From You:

• Conducting requirements analysis, creating specifications, and providing justifications.
• Designing and modelling system architecture.
• Performing trade studies to guide design decisions.
• Ensuring systems proving, design assurance, and certification.
• Utilizing systems engineering tools, such as IBM DOORS Next and Rhapsody.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship.

If you're interested in working with one of the leading names in the defence industry, then please call me on 01923470761 or click "Apply Now"!

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering, Science, and Other

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing