Systems Engineers

Britten Norman; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence company in the UK is seeking candidates for its Systems Engineering LEAP Programme. This 18-month fully paid program is designed for individuals with a PhD in a STEM subject looking to transition from academia to a career in Systems Engineering. Participants will receive structured training, mentoring, and community support while working on cutting-edge projects. A commitment to personal development and a solid technical foundation are essential. Success leads to future permanent employment.

Benefits

Fully paid development programme

Mentoring and community support

Future permanent employment

Qualifications

• Eligible for full security clearance.
• Strong technical foundation in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct early-stage research and engage with stakeholders.
• Transform stakeholder needs into specifications.
• Create system architectures/designs and analyze designs.

Skills

Commitment to personal development

Analytical skills

Methodical approach

Curiosity

Education

PhD in a STEM subject

Job description

Systems Engineering LEAP Programme

Working experience: No Experience, between the theoretically possible and the practically implementable. We are searching for the next generation of Systems Engineers who come from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets. Based on your skills and foundation knowledge, we will provide suitable training and skills enhancement to transform you into a Systems Engineer. Typical work you might be involved in includes conducting early-stage research, engaging with stakeholders, transforming stakeholder needs into specifications, creating system architectures/designs, analysing designs, supporting integration/build, writing test plans, and supporting installation and trials. You will have a PhD, EngD or other relevant research experience within a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subject. What we are looking for are scientists and engineers with a solid technical foundation that we can build upon through training, team working, and mentoring. Committed - We’re seeking people who are committed to personal development and a new career in Systems Engineering. Analytical and Methodical – Together these traits enable Systems Engineers to create robust and scalable systems, ensuring they always meet the user needs. Curious – Systems Engineers need to understand the “why”, so being naturally curious will put you well on your way to being great at this new career already!

All successful applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR controlled information.

What a role in the LEAP Programme looks like

Apply now to find out more about the LEAP Programme and embark on an exciting new career in Systems Engineering!

What kind of person will succeed

Do you have a PhD in a STEM subject? Do you want to make the leap from Academia into Engineering? Then the Systems Engineering LEAP programme is for you!

What is the Systems Engineering LEAP Programme?

• 18‑month, fully paid Systems Engineering development programme.
• Giving you a great career in Systems Engineering.
• Structured applied training and development journey.
• Employment with a leading Defence company working on the latest programmes.
• Mentoring and peer‑to‑peer community support throughout.
• Future permanent employment.

What you’ll do as a Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers work across a range of activities that help pull together all the necessary engineering and technology strands into a complex system. As a Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap,