System Engineer

Matchtech; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a System Engineer to join their dynamic team in Farnborough. This role involves leading systems engineering activities for innovative projects in the Cyber and Information Assurance domain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met, while managing technical requirements and producing high-quality documentation. If you have a passion for tackling complex challenges and driving impactful change, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and requirements management.
• Proficiency in producing high-quality technical documentation.
• Experience with system design languages like UML or SysML.

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering activities for multiple IA development projects.
• Manage technical requirements and oversee the development lifecycle.
• Produce clear technical documentation to communicate system designs.

Skills

Systems Engineering Lifecycle

Requirements Management

Technical Documentation

Problem-Solving

UML

SysML

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

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Location: Farnborough

Clearance: Sole British Nationality & SC Clearance Eligible

About Us

Join a team committed to tackling global challenges and creating opportunities for the future. Our organisation has been a leader in transforming communication solutions for over 35 years, serving consumers, businesses, governments, and military sectors worldwide. We are looking for individuals who think innovatively, take bold actions, and foster an inclusive environment to drive impactful change.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge projects within the Cyber and Information Assurance (IA) domain. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the development of innovative, complex solutions for a diverse range of products. Your responsibilities will include leading the systems engineering aspects of IA development initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment across all technical disciplines to meet project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead in system engineering activities for multiple IA development projects.
• Manage the technical requirements of solutions, ensuring consistency and coherence across system design, hardware, software, FPGA, and mechanical components.
• Oversee the complete development lifecycle, from concept to verification, and work closely with teams to integrate technical solutions effectively.
• Support bid proposals by providing technical expertise and contributing to system-level designs and estimates.
• Partner with the Technical Project Manager to ensure project delivery aligns with agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards, and performance metrics.
• Engage in requirements engineering, helping to define and understand technical specifications for product solutions.
• Produce clear and concise technical documentation to communicate system designs, processes, and results.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, design, validation, and verification.
• Expertise in at least one technical discipline, with a broad understanding of other areas of system design.
• Proficiency in using DOORS for requirements management.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Experience with system design languages such as UML or SysML.
• Familiarity with system design techniques like use case analysis and trade studies.
• Previous experience producing estimates for bid activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical and environmental qualification processes.
• Ability to handle complexity, uncertainty, and competing priorities with a structured approach.
• Demonstrable problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Strong system-level thinking and a keen eye for identifying issues and driving solutions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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