About the Role
We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the delivery of the necessary integration, test, evaluation, and acceptance activities across all phases of the equipment lifecycle to support the development and delivery of operationally effective Combat System capability.
Day‑to‑day, you will operate within a team of engineers to deliver the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service) contract. You will be required to conduct integration and testing as directed by the team’s Senior Combat System.
Salary: £45-55k per annum + benefits
Location: Portsdown Hill (Portsmouth) – hybrid (3 days per week onsite; 2 days WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: perm, full time
Residency requirement: living and working in the UK for the past 5 years
Responsibilities
* Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
* Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
* Directing technical documentation in support of work carried out
* Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
* Conducting sea trials on Royal Navy Ships, including potentially overseas
Essential Experience
* Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
* Proven experience on Naval Combat Systems or Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons
* Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration
Essential Qualifications
* Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar. HNC/D Level qualification is acceptable if accompanied with appropriate experience
* We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
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