Systems Engineer

Octagon Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Systems Engineer based in Southampton. In this hybrid role, you'll be responsible for the integration of complex systems, manage customer requirements, and oversee technical documentation throughout the engineering lifecycle. Ideal candidates will possess a STEM degree and have a proven background in Systems Engineering. This position also offers competitive salary, private health cover, a share scheme, and great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Private health and dental cover

Share scheme

Increasing holiday allowance with service

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in Systems Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of verification and validation processes.
• Confident communicator who can work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements.
• Develop and oversee system architecture.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation.
• Act as the link between customers, project managers, and engineering teams.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and system configuration.

Skills

Requirements management

Technical documentation

Cross-functional communication

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Job description

New System Engineer job based in Southampton, Hampshire

Location Southampton

Hybrid

Due to continued growth, we have a brand-new opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a leading defence technology company based in Southampton.

As a Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering complex technical systems from concept through to completion. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and customers, you'll ensure all components are successfully integrated and meet the required specifications. This is a customer-facing role where you'll be involved across the full engineering lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer job in Southampton

• Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements
• Develop and oversee system architecture
• Support system integration, verification, and validation
• Act as the link between customers, project managers, and engineering teams
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and system configuration

About the Systems Engineer job in Southampton

• STEM degree or equivalent experience
• Proven background in Systems Engineering
• Strong knowledge of requirements management, verification, and validation
• Confident communicator able to work with cross-functional teams

Desirable

• Experience within defence, military, or aerospace industries
• Knowledge of electro-optical systems

What's on Offer for the Systems Engineer in Southampton

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Private health and dental cover
• Share scheme
• Increasing holiday allowance with service
• Excellent career development opportunities

If Interested in this Systems Engineer Job based in Southampton please send in an application