Systems Engineer

Matchtech; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to contribute to a high-profile defense project. The role involves delivering complex systems, writing engineering documentation, and managing the systems lifecycle. Ideal candidates should be proactive and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment, with hybrid working options in West London or Dorset. Eligibility for SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in writing formal engineering documentation.
• Proactive attitude with ability to handle change.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex systems to defence customers focusing on quality.
• Write formal engineering documentation, ensuring technical requirements.
• Manage the entire systems lifecycle from analysis to integration.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Full Lifecycle

Documentation

Complex Systems

DOORS

JAMA

Hybrid working

Maritime

Defence

Job description

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Want to join a company with over 30 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and delivering highly bespoke solutions to customers globally?

Key skills required for this role

Systems Engineering, Full Lifecycle, Documentation, Complex Systems, DOORS, JAMA, Hybrid working, Maritime, Defence.

Important

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a SC (Security) clearance.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team and work across the full system development lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a complex high-profile defence project, specifically with our customer overseas, across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering complex systems to defence customers with a focus on quality and precision.

Writing formal engineering documentation and ensuring all technical requirements are met.

Managing the entire systems lifecycle, from requirements analysis to final integration and acceptance.

Proactively addressing and raising issues, including scope changes, ensuring customer expectations are met while maintaining project integrity.

Key Skills & Experience:

Strong experience in writing formal engineering documentation.

A pragmatic, proactive attitude with a proven ability to take initiative and handle change.

Comfort in working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt quickly to evolving situations.

Confidence in raising issues, particularly when scope changes or challenges arise.

Hybrid working: Onsite in either West London or Dorset, 2-3 days per week, with some UK travel.

Note: This job is active and accepting applications.