System Engineer
What you will do in this role is take ownership of a critical engineering sub-system - the Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) that underpins advanced maritime capability, supporting its performance, reliability and evolution across live programmes. This is a position that gives you real scope to shape technical outcomes while developing your systems engineering career within a high-performing defence environment.
What you will need
British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship
Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearance (SC level)
Experience delivering engineering products within a structured lifecycle
Understanding of systems engineering processes including specification and integration
Experience with technical problem solving in a complex engineering environmentSalary and rewards
Salary £46,000 to £55,000
Flexi leave up to 15 additional days, offering strong additional time off alongside annual leaveWhat you will be doing
Supporting in-service engineering queries across a complex technical system
Applying model based systems engineering methods using industry tools
Validating and supporting certification of product changes and updates
Contributing to systems integration, test and engineering assurance activities
Working with project teams to support planning, forecasting and delivery tracking
Producing and reviewing technical engineering documentationSkills and background
STEM degree or equivalent engineering background
Systems engineering knowledge including specification, test and integration (can be taught but would need some prior knowledge)
Model Based Systems Engineering experience, ideally SysML and UML (can be taught)
Experience using requirements and configuration tools such as DOORS (can be taught)
Familiarity with engineering lifecycle delivery in complex programmes
Ability to challenge processes and contribute to continuous improvementBenefits and flexibility
You will enjoy practical benefits including:
Performance related company bonus up to £2,500
Pension contribution up to 14 percent combined
Flexible working arrangements supporting work life balance
Hybrid working pattern with time on site and at homeLocation and setup
Bristol or Stevenage, hybrid working with approximately 2 days per week on site
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then