System Engineer

Empresaria Group plc; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineer for Defence Programmes. The role involves capturing and analysing system requirements, supporting system design and V&V, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have experience with MBSE tools, safety-critical systems, and systems integration testing. The company offers career progression opportunities in a collaborative environment. Security clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements gathering, design, and integration.
• Ability to capture and analyse system requirements.
• Experience leading or supporting system design activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead or collaborate in system design and validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools

Knowledge of safety-critical or mission-critical systems standards

Familiarity with systems integration testing

Understanding of autonomous systems or robotics

Experience with digital engineering or simulation environments

Knowledge of secure communications and cybersecurity principles

Experience with requirements management tools

Exposure to MOD or government acquisition processes

Tools

Cameo

Enterprise Architect

MagicDraw

DOORS

Polarion

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.