Systems Engineer

New Appointments Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a dedicated Systems Engineer to join their team in Canterbury. The ideal candidate will lead multidisciplinary projects, manage stakeholder requirements, and oversee the full product development lifecycle. They should hold an engineering degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to engage in complex projects and contribute to innovative engineering solutions. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate or industry experience in system-level engineering.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle is beneficial.
• Confident writing detailed technical documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Act as the engineering lead on projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
• Capture, interpret and manage stakeholder requirements.
• Support the full lifecycle approach to product development.

Skills

Multidisciplinary awareness

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical capability

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

MATLAB

Simulation tools

Job description

Systems Engineer

Location: Canterbury

Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on complex, high‑integrity products. This role covers the full development lifecycle – from early requirements and concept work through to integration, verification and final delivery. It will suit someone who enjoys technical problem‑solving, coordinating across engineering disciplines, and taking ownership of system‑level decisions.

What you’ll be doing

• Act as the engineering lead on projects involving multiple technical disciplines
• Capture, interpret and manage stakeholder requirements
• Support the full lifecycle approach to product development, including design, manufacturing, reliability, safety and maintainability
• Coordinate and manage interfaces between subsystems and engineering teams
• Develop system and subsystem requirements and define the functions that need to be achieved
• Evaluate concepts and select the most viable solutions
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities
• Support technical input for proposals and bid activity
• Participate in customer‑facing discussions and reviews
• Produce high‑quality technical reports and documentation
• Plan and support verification and validation activities
• Lead integration activities on products in development
• Make occasional customer or supplier site visits – full driving licence required

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Post‑graduate or industry experience in system‑level engineering
• Experience across the full product lifecycle is beneficial
• Strong multidisciplinary awareness (e.g. mechanical, electronic, software or control systems)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical capability with experience using structured assessment techniques (e.g. FMEA, FTA)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to agreed timescales
• Confident writing detailed technical documentation and reports
• Comfortable interacting directly with customers and project stakeholders

Nice‑to‑have experience

• Requirements management tools and methodologies
• Modelling or simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink)
• Understanding of qualification testing, safety processes or reliability assessments

If you’re a proactive Systems Engineer looking to work on engaging, multidisciplinary projects, we would welcome your application.

Please send all CV in Word format to (url removed).

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.