Systems Engineer - Product Development

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the communication sector is seeking a System Design Engineer to lead innovative projects in Cyber and Information Assurance. The role involves applying complex solutions to real-world challenges, managing technical risks, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality products. Candidates should have extensive experience in systems engineering and a degree in a relevant field, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and technical documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience in a related field.
• Must have sole British Nationality and capability for UK security clearance.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle and strong understanding of design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements engineering and define technical solutions.
• Participate in the entire development lifecycle from concept to verification.
• Partner with the Technical Project Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Requirements management

System design

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Systems engineering lifecycle

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

DOORS

Job description

For more than 35 years, we have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. Do you want to join the Drive?

Key skills required for this role

Important

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Product Development - System Engineer
Farnborough, United Kingdom | Hybrid
Must be able to obtain a United Kingdom Security Clearance
About Us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. We're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For over 35 years, we have been shaping how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries communicate. We seek individuals who think big, act fearlessly, and foster an inclusive environment that drives positive impact. If you're ready to make a difference, we invite you to join our team.
What You'll Do:
We are transforming the market for assured Data at Rest solutions and rapidly expanding our business. We are looking for a System Design Engineer to work across multiple Cyber and Information Assurance (IA) development projects.
In this role, you will be responsible for applying complex and innovative solutions to real-world problems, contributing to the development of our unique product range. You will assume the overall system engineering and technical lead role on one or more IA developments and provide technical support for bid proposals.
Collaboration is key as you will work closely with subsystem teams to develop cohesive technical solutions. Our IA products include hardware, software, FPGA, and mechanical development.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead requirements engineering and help define the technical solution across all design disciplines.
• Take part in the entire development lifecycle from concept to verification.
• Partner with the Technical Project Manager to deliver projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality and performance standards.
• Ensure coherency across technical areas and manage technical risks.

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of industrial experience in a related field and a degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Must have sole British Nationality (due to UK eyes-only projects) and have, or be capable of obtaining, UK security clearance (SC).
• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, system design, and product validation/verification.
• Strong understanding of multiple design disciplines; expertise in one is desirable.
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.
• Experience using DOORS for requirements management.
• Eagerness to expand into a broader role, suitable for system engineers or electronics/software engineers seeking wider responsibilities.

What Will Help You on the Job:

• Ability to handle complexity, uncertainty, and competing demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• System-level thinking and the ability to drive solutions through investigation.
• Experience with system design languages (e.g., UML, SysML) and techniques (e.g., use case analysis, trade studies).
• Familiarity with producing estimates for bid activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical and environmental qualification processes.

If you're looking to make a significant impact and grow your career in an exciting, innovative environment, apply now to join our dynamic team!

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