Senior Systems Engineer II

TL;DR

Senior Systems Engineer II (Systems Engineering): Applying end-to-end systems engineering methods across the full lifecycle for advanced maritime defence solutions with an accent on requirements development, design reviews, and technical leadership. Focus on delivering complex engineering work packages, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with stringent national security standards.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Greenford or Weymouth, UK. Hybrid working options available for specific roles.

Company

A global leader in advanced maritime defence technology delivering solutions that protect lives and secure nations.

What you will do

• Apply end-to-end systems engineering methods across the full project lifecycle.
• Develop system requirements, specifications, design artefacts, and test documentation.
• Lead systems work packages to meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and influence multidisciplinary design decisions.
• Support system-level design reviews and customer presentations.
• Mentor and support junior engineers to foster capability development.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related engineering field.
• Relevant experience working within a complex engineering environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and undergo BPSS security vetting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain higher-level national security clearance.
• Evidence of employment or education history for the last three years.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours with potential for 1pm finish on Fridays.
• Optional 9-day fortnight and TOIL arrangements.
• 25 days holiday plus option to buy/sell leave and Christmas shutdown.
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Life cover at 4x annual salary.
• Access to reward hub discounts and optional private healthcare via salary sacrifice.