Systems Engineer - Airborne Launcher Systems

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to focus on the functional behaviour of airborne launcher systems in Bristol. This role involves analysing system-level documentation, reviewing technical evidence, and collaborating closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in systems engineering, practical experience with IBM DOORS, and is confident in requirements verification. Join a trusted defence organisation offering long-term visibility and a supportive hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Systems Engineering.
• Practical experience using IBM DOORS.
• Confidence with requirements elicitation and verification.

Responsibilities

• Analysing system-level documentation and developing functional behaviour.
• Reviewing technical evidence and producing certification statements.
• Working with stakeholders to review design artefacts.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements elicitation

Verification

Technical analysis

Tools

IBM DOORS

MS Office

Job description

Systems Engineer - Airborne Launcher Systems

Location: Bristol
Rate: £70 per hour (UMB)
Contract: 6 months, with strong potential to extend
Security: SC required to start | UK Eyes Only
Work pattern: 2-3 days on site each week, with remote flexibility. Compressed hours available.

We're supporting a leading defence organisation as they look for an experienced Functional Systems Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on the functional behaviour of an airborne launcher system, sitting at the heart of a complex air‑launched weapons programme.

You’ll take high-level system requirements and turn them into detailed, testable behaviour for the launcher. You’ll work closely with design, software and certification teams to make sure the system behaves exactly as it should and that the evidence generated stands up to scrutiny.

What you’ll be doing

• Analysing system‑level documentation and developing clear sub‑system functional behaviour.
• Reviewing technical evidence and producing certification statements.
• Working with stakeholders across engineering teams to review design artefacts and resolve queries.
• Supporting the closure of non‑compliances and helping teams understand requirements.
• Managing and organising information through DOORS and standard office tools.

What you’ll need

• Essential
• Strong background in Systems Engineering.
• Practical experience using IBM DOORS.
• Confident with requirements elicitation and verification.
• Ability to review evidence and assess whether it meets requirements.
• Quick to absorb complex technical information.
• Solid experience with MS Office toolsets.

• Desirable
• Experience with IBM Rhapsody or IBM Engineering Workflow Management.
• Background working on air‑launched weapons or similar defence systems.
• Experience with software‑heavy equipment or software‑integrated systems.

Why this role?

You’ll be joining a trusted defence organisation on a programme with long‑term visibility and strong prospects for extension. The team offers a supportive working environment, a balanced hybrid setup and the chance to work on a technically engaging, high‑impact system.