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# Functional Systems Engineer.

- **Company:** Copello Global
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £57,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rhapsody, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://copello.co.uk/jobs/3821-functional-systems-engineer/

## About the Role

* Systems engineering experience, ideally within the defence sector.
 * Experience in requirements management and systems engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, DOORS NG, Rhapsody).
 * Ability to communicate complex technical information to a range of stakeholders.
 * Experience of engineering change management and complex systems development.
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Product line experience is advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges, influence customer outcomes, and develop your expertise across a broad range of systems engineering activities.

## Description

Copello are seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Functional Development team supporting the growing portfolio for a defence organisation based in Bristol on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Chief Systems Engineer, you will contribute across requirements engineering, certification, and programme support, with opportunities to gain experience in multiple areas., * Derive system, subsystem and software requirements from customer needs.

 * Support system design, technical studies and requirements management.
 * Contribute to certification activities, including evidence capture, technical investigations and Certificate of Design delivery.
 * Support programme delivery, bid activities and stakeholder engagement, including the Poland programme.
 * Undertake engineering change management, trade studies and system development activities.


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