Senior Systems Engineer – Consultancy Projects (Defence)
Location: South West London
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (DOE) + Bonus & Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Shape the future of defence through high-impact consultancy projects.
We’re working with a growing technical consultancy supporting some of the UK’s most critical defence and aerospace programmes. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role delivering innovative engineering solutions for a range of clients bringing fresh ideas, technical rigour, and hands-on leadership to every project.
This is more than just a delivery role — it’s a chance to act as a trusted advisor, shaping solutions from concept through to system integration and final validation.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading systems engineering workstreams across the full lifecycle – from concept and requirements capture to design, test, and delivery
* Engaging directly with clients to understand challenges and craft tailored solutions
* Driving integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) strategies on complex, safety-critical systems
* Translating high-level needs into clear technical documentation and system architectures
* Supporting bids, proposals, and technical presentations as part of a broader consulting team
What You’ll Bring:
* Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle
* A strong track record in integration and validation of complex systems
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to consult, challenge, and collaborate
* Familiarity with systems tools and frameworks (DOORS, SysML, MBSE, etc.)
* Background in defence, aerospace, or other regulated sectors
* Hold SC Clearance
Why This Role?
* Join a consultancy delivering real impact on high-profile national programmes
* Variety: work across multiple platforms, clients, and domains
* Autonomy: contribute your expertise while shaping technical direction
* Progression: grow into lead roles, technical authority, or client-facing delivery
Ready to deliver smarter systems solutions for tomorrow’s challenges?
Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.