Functional Systems Engineer - Bristol

Technical Engineering
Ref: 10386 Date Posted: Wednesday 05 Aug 2026

Salary:                 Up to £57,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits

Location:             Bristol

Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and turning customer needs into innovative technical solutions?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Systems Engineering team working on the development of advanced, safety-critical technology. You will play a key role in shaping future capabilities, influencing product development and ensuring engineering solutions meet the evolving needs of customers across multiple programmes.

If you enjoy requirements engineering, systems thinking and working with multidisciplinary teams, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

What you will be doing

  • Working closely with customers to understand and capture operational requirements
  • Developing system, subsystem and software requirements that deliver practical engineering solutions
  • Supporting the development of common product solutions that can be adapted for different customer needs
  • Managing engineering change through structured processes and governance
  • Acting as the technical customer for specific software developments
  • Contributing to system development activities and engineering trade studies
  • Collaborating with engineering teams across multiple disciplines throughout the product lifecycle

You will ideally have experience in several of the following:

  • Requirements management and requirements derivation
  • Systems engineering within a complex engineering environment
  • Requirements management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next or Rhapsody
  • Engineering change management and configuration control
  • Developing complex systems throughout the engineering lifecycle
  • Producing and communicating technical architectures
  • Leading technical discussions with customers and stakeholders
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience of product line engineering would be advantageous but is not essential

Why apply?

This is a role where your work will directly influence the future development of sophisticated engineering products. You will be trusted to work independently, collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams and tackle genuine technical challenges that will broaden your experience and accelerate your career development.

Package includes

Salary up to £57,000 depending on experience, Company performance bonus, Pension contributions of up to 14%, Paid overtime opportunities, Up to 15 additional Flexi Leave days, Hybrid working, typically three days on site, Flexible working arrangements, Enhanced parental leave, Healthcare Cash Plan, Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking.

Interested?

If you are looking for a Systems Engineering role where you can influence product development, solve complex technical challenges and work on technology that makes a real difference, we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact Cirrus Selection for a confidential discussion or apply today.

You will need to obtain UK Security Clearance for this role.  This role is only open to a full UK Citizen or Dual national with British citizenship; some restrictions may apply.

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