Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: From £46, negotiable depending on experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Shape the future of defence and engineering
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Systems Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.
The role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will support our work on the Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle programme, following our agreement to be Patria’s UK build partner. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a major defence programme, contributing to the delivery of a proven, NATO-backed platform for the British Army. You’ll lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle - from requirements definition through to integration, verification, and validation. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on national security and defence innovation, while advancing your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
Day-to-day you’ll be:
1. Leading the definition, analysis, and management of system requirements to ensure compliance and traceability.
2. Developing system architectures and interface definitions across mechanical, electrical, software, and supportability domains.
3. Planning and executing verification and validation activities, including test planning and acceptance criteria.
4. Conducting trade studies and system-level analyses to support design decisions.
5. Identifying and managing technical risks and issues through structured problem-solving.
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential experience of the Senior Systems Engineer
6. Proven experience in systems engineering.
7. Experience leading systems engineering activities.
8. Background in the automotive and/or defence industry is advantageous.
Qualifications for the Senior Systems Engineer
9. HNC / HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at .
What we offer
10. Generous holiday allowance
11. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
12. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
13. Employee share scheme
14. Employee shopping savings portal
15. Payment of Professional Fees
16. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
17. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
18. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
19. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.