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Systems Engineer (Senior to Principal level)

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London

Hybrid

GBP 200,000 +

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading maritime technology firm is seeking a Maritime Systems Engineer to work on defense systems for the Royal Navy. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and provides opportunities to engage in design reviews and support product development. Ideal candidates will have a solid grasp of complex system designs and the full engineering lifecycle. The role includes flexible working hours and a range of employee benefits including private healthcare.

Benefits

Optional 9-day fortnight
Annual bonus
Flexible working hours
Time off in lieu (TOIL)
Life cover (4x annual salary)
25 days holiday
Christmas shutdown
Holiday purchase/sale options
Discounts at 200+ online stores
Private healthcare

Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of complex system design.
  • Experience across the full engineering lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of systems design principles in electronics, mechanical, and software.
  • Strong trade-off analysis skills.
  • Confidence working across disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the Systems Design Authority.
  • Support ongoing product development.
  • Contribute to design reviews.
  • Engage in customer meetings.

Skills

Complex system design
Engineering lifecycle
Systems design principles
Trade-off analysis
Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

Matchtech is partnered with an award-winning maritime technology organisation, recognised for its excellence in industrial security practices and numerous accolades in the field!

This is an opportunity to grow your career as a Maritime Systems Engineer working on cutting-edge defence systems for the Royal Navy and international allies.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Project Engineering Lead (and functional Line Manager), you'll collaborate closely with the Systems Design Authority within a multidisciplinary team. You'll work across Technology Readiness Levels, support ongoing product development, contribute to design reviews, and engage in customer meetings.

We're looking for someone with:

  • A solid understanding of complex system design

  • Experience across the full engineering lifecycle (design to qualification)

  • Knowledge of systems design principles spanning electronics, mechanical, and software

  • Strong trade-off analysis skills

  • Confidence working across disciplines and engaging with stakeholders

Additional Info:

  • Hybrid working with flexibility, typically 2-3 days onsite per week

  • Occasional UK and international travel

What's in it for you:

  • Optional 9-day fortnight + Casual dress code
  • Annual bonus + Flexible working hours + Time off in lieu (TOIL)
  • Hybrid working (role-dependent) + Life cover (4x annual salary)
  • 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
  • Holiday purchase/sale options + Discounts at 200+ online stores (Reward Hub)
  • Private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover (via salary sacrifice)

What's my next step?

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every point on the specification! Please reach out with any questions.

Desired Skills and Experience

Sonar, Maritime, Systems Engineering, Development Lifecycle, Design Integration, Verification, Validation, Qualification, Trade-off analysis, Documentation.

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