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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** CBS Butler Limited
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Rapid Prototyping Process, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/systems-engineer-hampshire-grossbritannien-58832442

## About the Role

and objectives * Contribute to equipment trials, integration activities and rapid prototyping where required Tasks * Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline * Proven Systems Engineering experience across the product development lifecycle * Experience leading technical teams or acting as a technical authority * Knowledge of sensor systems and RF communications * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Current SC Clearance Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will drive the design and delivery of advanced defence systems across the full lifecycle, from concept to in-service support. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to address RF communications, sensors, PNT, and EW challenges, ensuring high technical standards. You'll lead system design activities, shape solutions with customers, and manage technical risk to meet performance and delivery objectives. This is a chance to contribute to cutting-edge defence capabilities in a collaboration-heavy, security-cleared environment. Pay / Benefits * Lead system design activities across the full engineering lifecycle * Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams * Develop innovative solutions from concept to delivery * Engage with customers to understand requirements and shape technical solutions * Support bids, research activities and technology development programmes * Manage technical risks to meet performance, quality and delivery objectives * Contribute to equipment trials, integration activities and rapid prototyping where required Tasks * Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline * Proven Systems Engineering experience across the product development lifecycle * Experience leading technical teams or acting as a technical authority * Knowledge of sensor systems and RF communications * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Current SC Clearance Key requirements *


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