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Systems Engineer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portland, Dorset

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Systems Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Location: Isle of Portland
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to work across the full development lifecycle on complex defence and communications projects?

We’re supporting a highly innovative engineering business in the defence sector in their search for a Systems Engineer to join their growing Systems function. You’ll work on a diverse range of complex systems involving specialist sensors, electronics, signal processing, firmware, and software.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety and wants hands-on involvement in system design, implementation, integration, testing, and customer acceptance across multiple cutting-edge programmes.

Due to the nature of the work and security clearance requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria:

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    Must hold a British passport

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    No dual nationality due to security clearance restrictions

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    Ideally British-born, although applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis

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    Must be eligible to obtain SC or DV UK Security Clearance

What’s in it for you?

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    Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, Paid overtime or time off in lieu, Flexible working hours with core hours in place

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    Competitive employer pension contribution, Private medical care, Holiday closedown over Christmas

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    Ongoing training and development, Salary sacrifice schemes, Company laptop / mobile / home office equipment

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    Relocation package available for the right candidate

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

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    Undertake design activities across various stages of the systems development lifecycle

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    Support the delivery of technical requirements through design, integration, and customer acceptance

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    Develop and review technical documentation including test plans, specifications, and procedures

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    Undertake system testing, qualification, and integration activities

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    Identify technical risks and opportunities within projects

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    Work closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure system performance requirements are met

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    Attend and contribute to customer and internal design reviews

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    Support customer acceptance events at factory and external sites

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    Be involved in product safety, reliability, and through-life support

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    Support research and development activities to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost

What We’re Looking For

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    Experience delivering aspects of system design, implementation, test, and integration

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    Defence sector experience would be highly advantageous

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    Awareness of the full systems lifecycle from concept through to acceptance

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    Ability to analyse and define system acceptance requirements

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    Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation

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    Appreciation of electronics and software / firmware design principles

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    Strong communication skills with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

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    Experience of Agile or Spiral development lifecycles would be advantageous

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    Engineering Degree or equivalent

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    Full UK driving licence, Ability to travel occasionally within the UK

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    Member of a professional Engineering or Science Institute would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly adaptable and reactive engineering business where you’ll gain exposure across the full engineering lifecycle and work on genuinely cutting-edge defence technology.

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