Systems Engineer (Design/Analysis/Integration)- Defence

Positiv+ Cohort; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems Engineer to tackle intricate engineering challenges. The role involves deep systems thinking, contributing to system design and analysis while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and experience within complex systems, particularly in defence or aerospace sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering within defence or aerospace.
• Ability to work with complex systems involving multiple integration layers.
• Familiar with systems engineering methodologies like V-model and MBSE.

Responsibilities

• Model complex interdependencies across multiple domains.
• Support system architectures and integration strategies.
• Analyze system requirements and maintain traceability.

Skills

Systems engineering expertise

Complex systems integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

Enterprise Architect

SysML

Job description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support defence programmes requiring deep, complex systems thinking. This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who thrives in highly intricate environments and enjoys solving multifaceted engineering challenges. You will contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of systems that span multiple domains and technologies, without leading teams or managing projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Apply deep systems thinking to understand and model complex interdependencies across hardware, software, communications, and operational environments.
• Support the development of system architectures, interface definitions, and integration strategies for defence platforms.
• Analyse and interpret system requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with customer needs and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure system integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain compliance with MOD and industry standards, including safety, security, and performance requirements.

Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in systems engineering within defence, aerospace, or similarly complex industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work with deeply complex systems involving multiple layers of abstraction and integration.
• Strong grasp of systems engineering methodologies (e.g. V-model, MBSE).
• Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB/Simulink, or SysML.
• Understanding of defence standards such as DEF STAN, MIL-STD, and JSPs.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering practices.