Systems Engineer £45,000 - 55,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Systems Engineer Design - Image Processing and Control Role: Systems Engineer Location: Bristol Salary: Circa £55,000 (DOE) Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship required The Opportunity: Join the innovative DragonFire programme as a Systems Engineer focusing on the Image Processing and Control subsystem for the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW). Be part of a pioneering air defence system development with significant industry and customer engagement. What You Will Do as a Systems Engineer: Develop detailed system design requirements, particularly for embedded software and firmware Manage system requirements, verification, and compliance evolution against rapid baseline releases Support requirement flow-down to design and implementation teams Lead risk quantification and mitigation activities through trade studies Facilitate communication of complex technical issues and system architectures across all levels Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams What We Look For: Experience with electronic engineering requirements and embedded software/firmware design Ability to manage complex system baselines and quickly evolving requirements Strong communication and mediation skills tailored to different audiences Passion for laser or optical physics knowledge is a plus Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Benefits: Company bonus up to £2,500, pension up to total 14% contribution Paid overtime and up to 15 days flexi-leave Enhanced parental leave and flexible working arrangements Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking If you are interested in this exciting Systems Engineer opprotunity, please reach out directly to Ciaran Cleland on Linked In for a confidential discussion. Reference: AMC/CCL/PCSE Postcode: BS34 7PS cicl