Systems Engineer
Role details
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Job description
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on complex, high-integrity products. This role covers the full development lifecycle - from early requirements and concept work through to integration, verification and final delivery. It would suit someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, coordinating across engineering disciplines, and taking ownership of system-level decisions. What you'll be doing:
- Acting as the engineering lead on projects involving multiple technical disciplines
- Capturing, interpreting and managing stakeholder requirements
- Supporting the full lifecycle approach to product development, including design, manufacturing, reliability, safety, and maintainability
- Coordinating and managing interfaces between subsystems and engineering teams
- Developing system and subsystem requirements and defining the functions that need to be achieved
- Evaluating concepts and selecting the most viable solutions
- Identifying and managing technical risks and opportunities
- Supporting technical input for proposals and bid activity
- Participating in customer-facing discussions and reviews
- Producing high-quality technical reports and documentation
- Planning and supporting verification and validation activities
- Leading integration activities on products in development
- Occasional customer or supplier site visits - full driving licence required
Requirements
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Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
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Post-graduate or industry experience in system-level engineering
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Experience across the full product lifecycle is beneficial
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Strong multidisciplinary awareness (e.g., mechanical, electronic, software, or control systems)
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong analytical capability with experience using structured assessment techniques (e.g., FMEA, FTA)
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to agreed timescales
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Confident writing detailed technical documentation and reports
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Comfortable interacting directly with customers and project stakeholders Nice-to-have experience:
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Requirements management tools and methodologies
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Modelling or simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
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Understanding of qualification testing, safety processes or reliability assessments If you're a proactive Systems Engineer looking to work on engaging, multidisciplinary projects, we would welcome your application.