Systems Engineer – Defence & Nuclear (On-Site Derby)

The People Pod; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Retail and leisure discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

The People Pod in Derby is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a challenging, defence-focused environment. You will manage engineering requirements, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure information quality in a regulated setting.

We welcome candidates from nuclear, defence, or aerospace backgrounds or those with a strong transferable engineering foundation and a desire to develop in Systems Engineering. On-site role with four days on site weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries such as nuclear, defence or aerospace.
• Background in Systems Engineering or mechanical/electrical engineering with interest in the discipline.
• Understanding of systems thinking and structured engineering processes.
• Methodical, organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established processes while identifying improvements.
• Good communication and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to produce clear documentation and training materials.
• Growth-minded with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Degree in Engineering or relevant STEM subject, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage engineering requirements within a dedicated database.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to review and manage technical requirements.
• Follow established processes ensuring work meets required standards.
• Identify opportunities to refine processes and improve consistency.
• Prepare training materials to support colleagues in following processes.
• Communicate with the wider engineering team to resolve queries and maintain information quality.
• Apply Systems Engineering principles within a regulated defence environment.

Skills

Regulated industry experience

Systems thinking

Documentation & training

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or STEM degree

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

The People Pod in Derby is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a challenging, defence-focused environment. You will manage engineering requirements, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure information quality in a regulated setting.

We welcome candidates from nuclear, defence, or aerospace backgrounds or those with a strong transferable engineering foundation and a desire to develop in Systems Engineering. On-site role with four days on site weekly.