Systems Proving Engineer
Based in Bristol
Salary up to £46,500
Ever wondered what happens after a system leaves the drawing board and has to prove itself in the real world? That's this job.
You'll join a growing systems integration and trials team working on naval-based air defence systems, taking equipment from the lab through to sea trials and live firing trials. It's varied, hands-on, and genuinely consequential work, with UK and overseas travel built into the role.
What you'll actually do
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Plan, generate, and execute trials alongside systems engineering and design teams
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Investigate and resolve design issues using real trials data
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Run post trials data analysis and write up findings
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Prepare and deliver Trials Readiness Reviews, internally and externally
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Get involved across the full range of testing, laboratory integration, ground trials, harbour and sea trials, firing trials, including some conducted abroad
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Support lab management, including risk assessments, asset control, and safety
What you'll need (essential)
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Solid experience in systems integration, test, or trials work, ideally in defence, naval, or another safety critical engineering environment
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Comfortable working across electrical, mechanical, or electronic interfaces
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Confident communicating with engineers, subcontractors, and management alike
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Eligible for UK security clearance, meaning British citizenship or dual UK nationality with British citizenship is required.
Nice to have (desirable, not essential)
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Exposure to MBSE tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, or RTC
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Some Python or scripting experience
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Background in missile systems, network integration, or design verification and acceptance testing
What's in it for you
Up to £46,500 depending on experience, a bonus scheme, pension contributions up to 14%, paid overtime, up to 15 additional flexi leave days, and genuinely flexible working arrangements.
