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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Cirrus Selection Limited
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Salary:** £52,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cirrusselection.co.uk/job/systems-engineer-setting-to-work-(stw)-10271.aspx

## About the Role

A well-rounded Systems Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, with experience or interest in:

 * Transition to manufacture
 * Software development & deployment
 * Configuration control
 * Hardware/software integration

## Description

A world-leading defence organisation are looking for a Systems Engineer to join a growing, high-impact team working on a product that is important to national and allied security, supporting both UK and international defence programmes.

This is your chance to step into a role where engineering meets real-world impact.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Bridging the gap between design and manufacturing
 * Developing and improving commissioning procedures
 * Getting hands-on in the lab with real equipment and experimentation
 * Driving process improvements through simplification and automation
 * Supporting international programmes, including technology transfer to Poland

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn't just theory; it's hands-on systems engineering with visible outcomes. You will:

 * Work across multidisciplinary teams
 * Tackle genuine engineering challenges
 * Influence both current delivery and future capability
 * Gain broad exposure across the full engineering lifecycle


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