System Engineer

Anson McCade

Stevenage

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Optional paid overtime - flat rate (1.25)
Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension 14% (6% Employee and 8% Employer)
Share Incentive Plan
Up to 26 weeks of full pay for parental leave
Sick Pay up to 48 weeks
Access to work-class training and career tools

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a talented Systems Engineer based in Stevenage, UK. The role involves supporting the design and delivery of next-gen weapons and missile systems, focusing on the front end of the product life cycle. Key qualifications include British citizenship and experience in system architecture and verification techniques. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

  • Security clearance required (British citizen or dual UK citizen).
  • Experience with requirements and use-case analysis.
  • Concept assessment and design trade studies.
  • System architecture design and functional modelling.
  • Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis.
  • Verification, validation and certification processes.
  • Model-based engineering techniques (MBSE).

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and delivery of next-gen weapons and missile systems.
  • Focus on the front end of the product life cycle.
  • Conduct trades studies and performance assessments to inform design decisions.

Skills

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK Citizen with British citizenship
Requirements and Use Case analysis
Concept assessment and design trade studies
System architecture design and functional modelling
Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis
Verification, Validation and Certification
Model-based engineering techniques, including MBSE
MBSE

Job description

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The Opportunity

Europe’s #1 Integrated Defence Company seeks a talented Systems Engineer to support the design and delivery of next-gen weapons and missile systems, focusing on the front end of the product life cycle.

The Company

As NATO’s leading supplier of state‑of‑the‑art combat deterrents, the team develops Advanced Missile and Defence Systems, providing decisive security capabilities to our Home Nations and strategic allies. Notably, a £1.9 billion deal was recently signed to support Poland’s border with Ukraine, making it the largest European short‑range air defence acquisition programme in NATO. These initiatives directly contribute to the peaceful prosperity of millions of citizens and ensure the safety of our Armed Forces.

Required Skills/Experience
  • Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK Citizen with British citizenship!
  • Requirements and Use Case analysis
  • Concept assessment and design trade studies
  • System architecture design and functional modelling
  • Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis
  • Verification, Validation and Certification
  • Model‑based engineering techniques, including MBSE
Benefits Package
  • Overtime: Optional paid overtime - flat rate (1.25)
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension: Pension 14% (6% Employee and 8% Employer)
  • Share Incentive Plan: Opportunity to purchase shares via payroll before tax and NI.
  • Parental Benefits: Up to 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
  • Sick Pay: Ranges from 6 weeks for your first six months of service and scales up to 48 weeks after five years of service.
  • L&D: The Company holds Three Investors in People Gold Awards and offers employees access to work‑class training and development/career tools.

For further information, feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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