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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Kraken Works Limited - **Location:** Fareham, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c130be77d5a735b6 ## About the Role Are you a graduate or early-career engineer looking to work on cutting-edge autonomous technology?, We're interested in ambitious engineers who are keen to learn and build a career in systems engineering., * Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Aerospace, Software Engineering or a related discipline * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to understand technical documentation, specifications and engineering drawings * A proactive attitude and desire to learn * Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Desirable * Exposure to maritime, robotics, autonomous systems or related industries * Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes * Experience contributing to projects involving hardware and software integration ## Description You'll play a key role in supporting the development of real-world autonomous platforms, helping to transform innovative concepts into operational solutions used in demanding maritime environments. What You'll Be Doing As a Junior Systems Engineer, you'll support engineering activities from initial requirements capture through to integration and acceptance testing. Responsibilities include: * Assisting with the capture, definition and management of system requirements * Supporting concept development, system design and integration activities * Contributing to system architectures, interface definitions and technical documentation * Working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate engineering activities * Supporting verification, validation and acceptance testing of products and prototypes * Assisting with configuration management and engineering change processes * Producing technical documentation including requirements, test plans and design reviews * Collaborating with suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders to support project delivery, This is more than a graduate engineering role. You'll gain broad technical exposure, structured development and the opportunity to contribute to real operational autonomous systems from day one. Benefits * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Holiday buy and sell scheme * Flexible working arrangements * Private Medical Insurance * Company pension with employer contribution * Life Assurance * Income Protection * Health Care Cash Plan * Cycle to Work Scheme * Electric Car Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Professional membership reimbursement Ideal Backgrounds * Engineering Graduates * Graduate Systems Engineers * Junior Mechanical Engineers * Junior Electrical Engineers * Junior Software Engineers * Engineers looking to transition into Systems Engineering * Candidates interested in Robotics, Maritime Technology, Defence, Aerospace or Autonomous Systems Benefits: * Additional leave * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Flexitime * Free parking * Health & wellbeing programme * Life insurance * On-site parking * Private medical insurance * Referral programme * Sick pay Ability to commute/relocate: * Fareham, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Application question(s): * Have you been a resident of the UK for more than 5 years? ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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