System Engineer

Empresaria Group plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineer for various defence programmes. The role involves capturing and analyzing requirements, leading system design, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have experience with model-based engineering tools and knowledge of safety standards. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for career progression, alongside significant contributions to impactful defence projects.

Benefits

Career progression from Engineer to Lead/Management roles

High-impact defence programmes

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with model-based systems engineering tools.
• Knowledge of safety-critical or mission-critical systems standards.
• Familiarity with systems integration testing in multi-domain platforms.
• Understanding of autonomous systems or robotics in defence applications.
• Experience with digital engineering or simulation environments.
• Knowledge of secure communications and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with requirements management tools and MOD processes.

Responsibilities

• Capture and analyse system requirements and develop architectures.
• Lead or support system design, integration, and V&V activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across different domains.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Knowledge of safety-critical systems standards

Systems integration testing

Understanding of autonomous systems

Digital engineering or simulation environments

Secure communications and cybersecurity principles

Requirements management tools such as DOORS

Familiarity with government acquisition processes

Tools

Cameo

Enterprise Architect

MagicDraw

Job description

Systems Engineer – Defence Programmes - Perm and Contract Opportunities

About the Role

Join a leading defence team and work across the full systems lifecycle from requirements gathering and design to integration, validation, and verification (V&V). We have roles available at all levels, from hands‑on Engineers to Technical Leads and Management positions.

What You’ll Do

• Capture and analyse system requirements and develop architectures
• Lead or support system design, integration, and V&V activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware, and project management
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or MagicDraw
• Knowledge of safety-critical or mission-critical systems standards (e.g., IEC 61508, DO-178C, DO-254)
• Familiarity with systems integration testing in multi-domain platforms (air, land, maritime)
• Understanding of autonomous systems or robotics in defence applications
• Experience with digital engineering or simulation environments
• Knowledge of secure communications and cybersecurity principles in systems engineering
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Polarion
• Previous exposure to MOD or government acquisition processes

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact defence programmes
• Career progression from Engineer to Lead / Management roles
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment

With the growing defence market we have opportunities coming around the UK with various clients from Prime Contractors through to specialise SME's - if you are interested in hearing more about what roles could be available in 2026 then please contact me on [e-mail] or drop me a message on LinkedIn

Security Requirement

Candidates must be able to gain UK Security Clearance. Applications from those unable to obtain clearance cannot be considered.