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Consultant @ Matchtech | Defence & Public Sector
Our large Defence client are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team working on cutting-edge aerospace and defence technology. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of safety-critical systems in both civil and military aerospace applications.
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing engineering solutions to real-world, mission-critical problems—supporting our work in aircraft, unmanned systems, and soldier-worn technologies.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop system-level solutions using a structured systems engineering approach.
* Engage with stakeholders to define and elicit clear, actionable requirements.
* Derive and decompose customer requirements into technical product specifications.
* Perform requirements-based verification and validation using both manual and scripted techniques.
* Produce key artefacts to meet ARP4754, DO-178 and DO-254 standards.
* Create and maintain technical documentation including system design and interface control documents.
* Manage engineering changes throughout the product development lifecycle.
* Contribute to technical proposals and cost estimations.
About You
* Degree-qualified in engineering or a related scientific discipline.
* Experienced in developing safety-critical systems in line with ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254—ideally at the highest DAL level.
* Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools (including Visio, Excel, Word) and DOORS. DXL scripting knowledge is a bonus.
* Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail and a systems-level mindset.
* Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink.
* Knowledge of change control and problem reporting processes.
* Exposure to SOI audits and certification reviews.
* Experience with SysML modelling and systems architecture.
* Understanding of IEC61508 and military aerospace standards.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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