Systems Engineer

The People Pod; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Retail and leisure discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

The People Pod in Derby is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a challenging, defence-focused environment. You will manage engineering requirements, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure information quality in a regulated setting.

We welcome candidates from nuclear, defence, or aerospace backgrounds or those with a strong transferable engineering foundation and a desire to develop in Systems Engineering. On-site role with four days on site weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries such as nuclear, defence or aerospace.
• Background in Systems Engineering or mechanical/electrical engineering with interest in the discipline.
• Understanding of systems thinking and structured engineering processes.
• Methodical, organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established processes while identifying improvements.
• Good communication and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to produce clear documentation and training materials.
• Growth-minded with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Degree in Engineering or relevant STEM subject, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage engineering requirements within a dedicated database.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to review and manage technical requirements.
• Follow established processes ensuring work meets required standards.
• Identify opportunities to refine processes and improve consistency.
• Prepare training materials to support colleagues in following processes.
• Communicate with the wider engineering team to resolve queries and maintain information quality.
• Apply Systems Engineering principles within a regulated defence environment.

Skills

Regulated industry experience

Systems thinking

Documentation & training

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or STEM degree

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious engineer looking to develop your expertise in Systems Engineering, or an experienced Systems Engineer seeking an opportunity to apply your skills within a technically challenging environment?

A renowned engineering consultancy, recognised globally for its expertise in nuclear engineering, defence, energy transition and complex infrastructure, is looking to appoint a Systems Engineer to join its established team in Derby.

Working on complex defence programmes, you'll be part of a collaborative engineering team where technical excellence, continuous improvement and effective teamwork are central to delivering successful outcomes.

This role offers flexibility for someone looking to build on an existing engineering foundation and develop into Systems Engineering, as well as those already working in the discipline who want to broaden their experience. You'll be involved in managing engineering requirements, collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines and maintaining the quality and consistency of technical information.

Whether you bring established Systems Engineering experience or the ambition and aptitude to develop in this field, you'll have the opportunity to make a valuable contribution while continuing to grow your technical capabilities.

Key Duties

• Maintain and manage engineering requirements within a dedicated database, ensuring information remains accurate, consistent and up to date
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to review, update and manage technical requirements
• Follow established engineering processes and procedures, ensuring work meets the required standards
• Identify opportunities to refine processes, improve consistency and enhance ways of working
• Prepare clear, practical training materials and guidance to support colleagues in following established processes
• Communicate effectively with the wider engineering team to resolve queries and maintain the quality of engineering information
• Apply and develop your understanding of Systems Engineering principles within a complex, regulated defence environment

Candidate Requirements

We're keen to hear from candidates who can bring relevant engineering knowledge, a proactive approach and a desire to contribute to a wider engineering team. This could be through direct Systems Engineering experience or a transferable engineering background with the aptitude to develop further.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within a regulated or safety-critical industry, such as nuclear, defence, aerospace or similar.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, or an engineering background in Mechanical or Electrical with a genuine interest in developing expertise in this discipline.
• An understanding of systems thinking, engineering requirements or structured engineering processes
• A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail
• The ability to follow established processes while confidently identifying opportunities for improvement
• Good communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with engineers and wider stakeholders
• The ability to produce clear, accurate documentation and training materials
• A proactive, growth-minded approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
• A degree in Engineering or another relevant STEM subject, or equivalent demonstrable experience

Familiarity with requirements management software, particularly IBM Rational DOORS, would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be provided.

What You'll Get in Return

• The opportunity to contribute to complex, long-term defence engineering programmes
• The chance to develop specialist Systems Engineering expertise or build on your existing experience
• Training in specialist engineering tools and processes, including DOORS where required
• The opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple technical disciplines
• Opportunities to broaden your technical capabilities and progress your career within a global engineering organisation
• A collaborative working environment focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Access to an employee assistance programme, wellbeing resources and a range of lifestyle benefits, including retail and leisure discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and eye care vouchers

Additional Information

*This role is based in Derby, and requires a minimum of four days per week on site.

*Due to project requirements, applicants must meet the applicable security clearance requirements which typically requires sole UK nationality.