Senior Systems Engineer in Hampshire
Role details
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Tech stack
Job description
An industry-leading organisation specialising in advanced maritime navigation and mission systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their UK engineering team. This company supports a wide range of vessels and platforms across defence and commercial markets, delivering cutting-edge navigation, surveillance, and bridge system technologies globally.
You'll join a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, problem-solving, and professional development are at the heart of what they do.
You must have the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
The Role
As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical design, integration, configuration and testing of complex navigation and maritime systems used on naval platforms and surveillance networks. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while supporting wider project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Produce high-quality technical documentation including requirements, design specifications, SoW, V&V documents, and interface descriptions
Build, configure and test complete systems
Maintain expert knowledge of existing products and provide guidance to service engineers on commissioning, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair
Interpret and flow down system-level requirements, ensuring alignment with CONOPS and architectural constraints
Produce technical proposals in response to customer requirements
Carry out installation, commissioning, and setting-to-work activities when required
Support project managers and make informed technical decisions within contract scope
Conduct fault diagnosis and system trials on customer sites or naval platforms (UK and overseas)
Provide telephone and email technical support to customers and service partners
Deliver operator and maintenance training as required
Requirements
Strong systems engineering experience within marine electronics, navigation systems, radar, electronic charts, navigation aids, or steering control systems
Hands-on experience building, configuring, and fault-finding PC-based systems and networks
Competent user of DOORS, SVN, MS Office, Visio, JIRA
Desirable Skills
Configuration and testing of network infrastructure (switching, routing, encryption, VLANs, VMs, security)
Knowledge of cyber standards relevant to naval environments (e.g. JSP440/604/490, NCSC guidance, NIST, ISO 27001)
Understanding of naval systems integration standards
Membership of a recognised engineering body (IET, INCOSE)
Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passion for continuous learning and new technologies
Personal Requirements
Must have the Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Able to obtain SC security clearance
Strong initiative, accountability, and technical judgement
Education
HNC, Degree or equivalent in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar technical discipline
Benefits & conditions
Full-time | Permanent | £60,000-£80,000 DOE
Hybrid flexibility with onsite requirements
About the Opportunity, Competitive salary £60,000-£80,000, dependent on experience
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave + public/bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
On-site parking
Flexitime and the option for a nine-day fortnight (average 37.5 hours/week)
Professional development and training opportunities
Cycle to Work scheme & tech salary sacrifice options
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Holiday trading (5 days)
Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
