Senior Systems Engineer
Defence
Maidstone, United Kingdom
16 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Systems Engineering
Matlab
Requirements Management
Simulink
Systems Modeling Language
Safety Critical Systems
Polarion
Requirements
- Strong experience in requirements management, modelling, simulation, and design analysis
- Hands-on expertise with tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB, or Simulink
- Knowledge of SysML and model-based methodologies
- A track record of working with customers and suppliers to define and validate technical requirements
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Systems Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or Mathematics
? Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience with integration, verification, and testing of real-time or safety-critical systems
- Understanding of safety assessments and how they influence design decisions, If you're passionate about solving complex problems and want to be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.
About the company
Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex engineering challenges and turn ambitious ideas into reality? As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering next-generation, multidisciplinary systems that make a real impact.
This is more than just a technical role... it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and influence how advanced defence systems are engineered from concept through to delivery.
?? What You'll Be Doing
You'll be at the heart of translating complex customer needs into powerful system solutions:
* Turn vision into reality by capturing and shaping multi-level requirements that drive system design
* Architect the future using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to develop sophisticated system and sub-system designs
* Bring systems to life by supporting integration, analysis, and testing across electronic, mechanical, optical, and software domains
* Lead with ownership by managing technical work packages and delivering results aligned with customer expectations
* Empower others through coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership within the team