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Senior Systems Engineer – Defence & Technology
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Sussex
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Senior Systems Engineer – Defence & Technology
Location: West Sussex (Flexible / Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Clearance Required: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
Are you a systems thinker with a passion for innovation and leadership? We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a cutting-edge engineering team working on complex, multidisciplinary products across the full lifecycle, from concept to delivery.
This is a great opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping high-integrity solutions across electrical, electronic, hardware, and embedded software domains. You’ll be hands-on in project delivery and drive improvements in systems engineering practice, while mentoring and supporting the wider team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead systems engineering activities across complex product development programmes.
Drive process improvements, mentor colleagues, and enhance engineering best practices.
Define and manage system-level requirements, from stakeholder input through to compliance.
Design system architectures, perform trade-off analyses, and guide project decisions.
Provide technical leadership throughout the design, integration, validation, and commissioning phases.
Engage with project managers, supply chain, production, and customers to ensure success from concept to delivery.
Support bid and proposal activities with technical expertise and creative solutions.
What We’re Looking For
A degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
A strong background in multidisciplinary systems engineering (min. 5 years).
Experience across the full product development lifecycle.
Practical understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
Proven track record in leading technical teams and delivering successful outcomes.
Strong communication, organisational, and mentoring skills.
Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
What’s In It for You
37.5-hour working week with early Friday finish
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
28 days holiday + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
Matched pension contributions up to 5%
Income protection, life assurance & EAP (mental health, GP access, physiotherapy)
Share schemes and electric vehicle salary sacrifice
Wellbeing initiatives, sports/social activities, and discounts platform
Rewarding referral scheme
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Additional Information
You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance to apply. This includes proving your right to work and UK residency for the last five years.
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