Systems Engineer - Defence Technology

Octagon Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Systems Engineer based in Southampton. You will play a crucial role in delivering complex systems, collaborating with engineers and managers to meet specifications. The ideal candidate should have a STEM degree and experience in Systems Engineering, along with strong skills in requirements management and communication. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health and dental cover

Share scheme

Increasing holiday allowance with service

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in Systems Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of requirements management processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements.
• Develop and oversee system architecture.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation.
• Act as the link between customers, project managers, and engineering teams.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and system configuration.

Skills

Requirements management

Verification

Validation

Confident communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Due to continued growth, we have a brand-new opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a leading defence technology company based in Southampton.

As a Systems Engineer, you ll play a key role in delivering complex technical systems from concept through to completion. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and customers, you ll ensure all components are successfully integrated and meet the required specifications. This is a customer-facing role where you ll be involved across the full engineering lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer in Southampton:

• Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements
• Develop and oversee system architecture
• Support system integration, verification, and validation
• Act as the link between customers, project managers, and engineering teams
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and system configuration

About the Systems Engineer:

• STEM degree or equivalent experience
• Proven background in Systems Engineering
• Strong knowledge of requirements management, verification, and validation
• Confident communicator able to work with cross-functional teams

Desirable:

• Experience within defence, military, or aerospace industries
• Knowledge of electro-optical systems

What s on Offer for the Systems Engineer in Southampton:

• Competitive salary
• Private health and dental cover
• Share scheme
• Increasing holiday allowance with service
• Excellent career development opportunities
• And more