Systems Engineer

Northgate Vehicle Hire Careers; Denham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Early finish on Friday

Training program

25 days annual leave

Extra annual leave purchase

Occupational Health

Cycle to work

Nursery benefit

Job summary

Martin-Baker in Denham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering Group and deliver robust, safety-critical aerospace solutions across the product lifecycle.

You will translate stakeholder needs into requirements, develop detailed system and subsystem specifications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure airworthiness, quality and compliance while pursuing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working on complex engineering systems with requirements definition and traceability.
• Experience in aerospace/defence or regulated environments; familiarity with reviews.
• Knowledge of SysML/MBSE, multi-body systems, and related modeling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering methods across the product lifecycle from requirements capture to qualification.
• Translate stakeholder needs into structured, traceable requirements and detailed specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support system design, modelling and artefact development.
• Support verification and design reviews, providing technical advice and clear communication.
• Identify interdependencies and contribute to airworthiness, quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Systems engineering

Aerospace/defence exp.

SysML/MBSE

Analytical/problem solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

SysML

MBSE

Modeling tools

Job description

Your Systems Engineering Expertise. Real-World Impact.

Denham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Ref#: 147953

Step into a role where systems engineering meets real-world impact. As a Systems Engineer within our Systems Engineering team at Denham, you’ll help shape the systems behind life-saving aerospace technology. Working across complex, safety-critical products, you’ll apply systems engineering principles throughout the product lifecycle, from understanding stakeholder needs and defining requirements through to design, verification and qualification.

Your work will help ensure our products are safe, reliable and capable of performing in some of the most demanding environments in the world.

Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.

At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.

We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, while remaining focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.

Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7,700 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.

The Opportunity

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll join our Systems Engineering Group, working alongside Systems, Software and Electronics Engineers to deliver robust, integrated engineering solutions.

You’ll apply systems engineering methods across the product lifecycle, helping to capture and analyse stakeholder needs, develop and maintain requirements, and produce detailed system and subsystem specifications that guide multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

This is an opportunity to work on complex aerospace programmes where understanding the interaction between different systems, disciplines and requirements is critical. You’ll contribute to design, modelling, verification and technical reviews, while developing your experience across the wider systems engineering lifecycle.

You’ll also play an active role in the continuous improvement of our engineering processes, helping to improve product quality, safety and business efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Apply systems engineering methods and processes throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis through to design, integration and qualification.
• Translate stakeholder needs into clear, structured and traceable requirements, developing detailed subsystem requirements and design specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system design, implementation, modelling and the development of engineering artefacts.
• Support verification, technical and design reviews throughout project phases, providing technical advice and domain expertise through clear written and verbal communication.
• Identify complex interdependencies, apply structured problem-solving, and contribute to product airworthiness, quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Support and supervise colleagues where appropriate, undertake required engineering duties and business travel, and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Engineering Department.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working on complex engineering systems, including requirements definition, decomposition, verification, traceability and multidisciplinary system design.
• Experience in aerospace, defence or regulated environments, with knowledge of MIL-STD/UK Defence Standards, project phases and engineering technical reviews.
• Knowledge of SysML, MBSE, multi-body systems, software/scripting tools, and ejection seat modelling and design principles is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills, with sound engineering judgement and the ability to manage multiple activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with a proactive, collaborative approach, willingness to learn and take ownership, and commitment to Martin-Baker value.

Our Values

At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.

What We Offer

• Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee)
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday
• Personalised training and development plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be currently residing in the UK. The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.