Systems Engineer - Autonomous Platforms & Safety

Stark Defence; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK Defence is seeking a Systems Engineer to architect reliability and performance for next-generation autonomous platforms. You will support safety-by-design, manage cross-functional integration, and ensure end-to-end traceability using IBM DOORS.

You'll lead hazard analyses (PHA/SHA/SSHA), drive FMEA/DFMEA activities, and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to keep requirements aligned with mission goals and compliance standards. UK travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics or related engineering field.
• Strong grasp of the Systems Engineering V-model and safety-critical autonomy.
• Familiarity with power, RF, sensors or embedded controllers through projects or experience.
• Ability to capture complex requirements and master verification and validation (V&V).
• Intro awareness of ARP4754A, ISO 26262 or DO-178C, and willingness to apply.
• Clear technical communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel for field testing across the UK and Europe; security clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical coherency of autonomous products from concept to delivery, aligning subsystems with mission goals.
• Collaborate daily with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to bridge requirements and design.
• Lead Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA) and System/Subsystem Hazard Assessments (SHA/SSHA).
• Drive FMEA and DFMEA activities to improve resilience and mitigate single points of failure.
• Define Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system architecture layouts for data and power flows.
• Maintain requirements baselines and end-to-end traceability using IBM DOORS.
• Assess design-change impacts to preserve safety and performance.
• Participate in rapid development sprints and field test campaigns with configuration control.

Skills

Systems engineering

V-model

Safety-critical

Requirement capture

Field testing

MBSE

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Systems/ Aerospace/ Electrical/ Mechatronics

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

STARK Defence is seeking a Systems Engineer to architect reliability and performance for next-generation autonomous platforms. You will support safety-by-design, manage cross-functional integration, and ensure end-to-end traceability using IBM DOORS.

You'll lead hazard analyses (PHA/SHA/SSHA), drive FMEA/DFMEA activities, and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to keep requirements aligned with mission goals and compliance standards. UK travel may be required.