Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid working)
Salary: £60,000–£80,000
A specialist maritime technology organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join its UK engineering team. This role focuses on the technical design and delivery of complex navigation and bridge systems for naval and maritime surveillance projects.
The Role
You will be responsible for the system engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis and technical documentation through to build, configuration, integration, testing, and customer support. Working closely with Project Managers, you will ensure technical solutions are delivered in line with contractual and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Produce requirements, design, interface, verification and validation documentation
Interpret and flow down system-level requirements in line with CONOPS and architectural specifications
Build, configure and test navigation and marine electronic systems
Support installation, commissioning and trials (UK and overseas where required)
Provide technical support to customers and service engineers
Contribute to technical proposals and system fault diagnosis
Make sound technical decisions within project and contractual scope
Requirements
Strong systems engineering experience within marine or defence electronics
Knowledge of radar, navigation aids, steering control and bridge systems
Experience configuring and fault-finding PC-based and networked systems
Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, SVN, JIRA, MS Office and Visio
Degree/HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related discipline
Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance
Desirable
Experience with network configuration (switching, routing, VLANs, VMs, security)
Knowledge of relevant cyber security and naval integration standards
Membership of a professional engineering body (e.g., IET or INCOSE)
What’s on Offer
£60k–£80k salary
Hybrid working arrangement
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme and private medical insurance
Flexible working options including nine-day fortnight
Professional development and training opportunities
Exposure to complex naval and maritime technology projects