Senior Systems Engineer
CV-LibraryKingston upon Thames, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 13 May 2026
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This is an opportunity to join a leading defence engineering team delivering complex mission-critical systems for UK and international programmes.
As a Systems Engineer, you will support the delivery of Systems Engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design through to integration, acceptance and in-service support.
You will contribute to high-profile naval and multi-domain defence programmes, working on command and control technologies that support operational capability across maritime environments. The role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment where technical quality, collaboration and innovation are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver Systems Engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
* Produce and review technical documentation in line with programme milestones.
* Support and lead design reviews including SRR, PDR and CDR activities.
* Manage technical interfaces between internal teams, suppliers and customers.
* Review customer and supplier technical documentation, providing technical assurance and challenge where required.
* Work closely with Software, Hardware, Mechanical, V&V, Safety, Cyber and ILS teams to ensure successful system integration.
* Support technical delivery against programme cost, schedule and quality objectives.
* Contribute to risk management, bids, proposals and estimation activities.
Essential Experience
* Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience within Systems Engineering in defence, maritime, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
* Knowledge of systems requirements, design, integration, verification and acceptance activities.
* Exposure to control systems, PLC/SCADA or operational technology environments.
* Experience with Model-Based Engineering approaches and tools such as Enterprise Architect.
* Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Understanding of marine environments, safety-related systems and environmental considerations.
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge of V&V activities including environmental or EMC testing.
* Awareness of industry standards and Systems Engineering best practice.
* INCOSE ASE or CSEP accreditation
This is an opportunity to join a leading defence engineering team delivering complex mission-critical systems for UK and international programmes.
As a Systems Engineer, you will support the delivery of Systems Engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design through to integration, acceptance and in-service support.
You will contribute to high-profile naval and multi-domain defence programmes, working on command and control technologies that support operational capability across maritime environments. The role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment where technical quality, collaboration and innovation are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver Systems Engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
* Produce and review technical documentation in line with programme milestones.
* Support and lead design reviews including SRR, PDR and CDR activities.
* Manage technical interfaces between internal teams, suppliers and customers.
* Review customer and supplier technical documentation, providing technical assurance and challenge where required.
* Work closely with Software, Hardware, Mechanical, V&V, Safety, Cyber and ILS teams to ensure successful system integration.
* Support technical delivery against programme cost, schedule and quality objectives.
* Contribute to risk management, bids, proposals and estimation activities.
Essential Experience
* Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience within Systems Engineering in defence, maritime, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
* Knowledge of systems requirements, design, integration, verification and acceptance activities.
* Exposure to control systems, PLC/SCADA or operational technology environments.
* Experience with Model-Based Engineering approaches and tools such as Enterprise Architect.
* Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Understanding of marine environments, safety-related systems and environmental considerations.
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge of V&V activities including environmental or EMC testing.
* Awareness of industry standards and Systems Engineering best practice.
* INCOSE ASE or CSEP accreditation