Hybrid (3 days per week on-site | Paid Overtime | Annual Bonus | Interesting & Challenging
Location Bristol
Hours 37 per week | Permanent
Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge defence technology programmes with real international impact?
We’re supporting a major defence engineering organisation as they continue to expand their Functional Development team, driven by new programme awards and growing export opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development, certification and delivery of advanced defence systems supporting UK and international customers.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £57,000 depending on experience
- Bonus up to £2,500
- Hybrid working, 3 days on-site
- Up to 14% combined pension contribution
- Paid overtime opportunities
- Up to 15 additional flexi leave days
- Enhanced parental leave package
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Subsidised meals, free parking and excellent site facilities
The Role
Working within the Functional Development team and supporting the Chief Systems Engineer, you’ll contribute across a range of complex engineering activities, including:
- Requirements capture, derivation and management
- System, subsystem and software development activities
- Technical investigations and certification support
- Programme and stakeholder support for international projects
- Systems studies, trade studies and architecture development
- Engineering change management and product development
This is a varied role offering exposure across multiple engineering disciplines and international programmes.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven Systems Engineering experience, ideally within defence or complex engineering environments
- Experience with requirements management and derivation
- Knowledge of engineering tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG or Rhapsody
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience developing complex systems and architectures
- Ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Product line experience would be advantageous
Security
You must be a British Citizen or dual national with British Citizenship as this role requires you to gain SC Clearance.
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