Senior Systems Engineer
đź“Ť Location: Harlow
đź•’ Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours/week)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Systems team within a leading Defence business. This is a hands-on engineering role with potential for growth into team leadership.
You’ll work across the full systems engineering lifecycle—from requirements capture and design through to testing and qualification—for a variety of solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the System Design Authority and Systems Engineering Team Leads in:
* Defining and managing project requirements
* Creating and reviewing technical documentation
* Conducting system analysis and design work
* Participating in technical design reviews
* Contribute to bid proposals and customer documentation
* Carry out development studies and investigations into product performance
* Interface with internal stakeholders and support collaborative, cross-functional teams
* Work both independently and as part of a larger technical team, managing complex problems to tight deadlines
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
* Proven team leadership experience (leading 2+ engineers)
* End-to-end systems engineering lifecycle experience (requirements to certification)
* Strong technical documentation skills
* Understanding of engineering processes and policies
* Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision
* Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent
Desirable Skills
* Familiarity with IBM Rational DOORS
* Experience using SysML or UML
* Working knowledge of configuration management systems