Systems Engineer

RC Fornax; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

RC Fornax in New Malden is seeking a Systems Engineer across multiple grades to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects for maritime platforms, ensuring compliance with regulated sectors.

The role blends technical delivery with business development support, offering hybrid work (3 days in the office) and opportunities for professional growth within a security-cleared environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering principles with requirements analysis, trade studies, and architecture.
• Strong communication with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Proactive problem solving and initiative in technical challenges.
• Commitment to traceable, auditable engineering outputs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver systems engineering projects and lead technical delivery for multidisciplinary systems.
• Develop internal capability shape and refine processes, tools and best practices.
• Collaborate with project managers, software engineers and business teams for integrated delivery.
• Support growth through proposal development and client interaction.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

SysML

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Systems Engineer (Various Grades)

Location: New Malden

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000.

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week).

What You’ll Do

• Deliver Systems Engineering Projects Lead and contribute to the technical delivery of multidisciplinary systems engineering projects, with a particular focus on maritime platforms, systems and domains, while maintaining awareness of defence, aerospace, nuclear and other regulated sectors.
• Develop Internal Capability Shape and refine engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance RC Fornax’s systems engineering capability.
• Collaborate Across Functions Work closely with project managers, software engineers, and business development teams to ensure integrated delivery.
• Support Business Growth Engage in proposal development, client interaction, and knowledge sharing to support strategic growth and professional development.

What You’ll Bring

• Systems Engineering Expertise Solid foundation in systems engineering principles including requirements analysis, trade‑off studies and system architecture, ideally applied within maritime or closely related regulated environments.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Problem Solving & Initiative Proactive approach to identifying and solving technical challenges independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to Detail Commitment to producing high-quality, traceable, and auditable engineering outputs.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in maritime engineering, naval platforms, ship systems, underwater systems, or related defence environments, with awareness of aerospace, nuclear or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g. SysML, Enterprise Architect)
• Exposure to consultancy or small business environments
• Understanding of software engineering or integration with hardware systems
• Knowledge of, or interest in, emerging technologies such as autonomy, digital engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced simulation, sensing technologies or novel maritime systems
• Working towards professional registration (e.g. CSEP, CEng)

Additional Information

• Hybrid working: 3 days in-office per week
• Opportunities for professional development and registration
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Security Notice: Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates must be Sole British Nationals and will be required to undergo UK Government security vetting