Systems Engineer

• Deliver Systems Engineering Projects Lead and contribute to the technical delivery of multidisciplinary systems engineering projects, with a particular focus on maritime platforms, systems and domains, while maintaining awareness of defence, aerospace, nuclear and other regulated sectors.

• Develop Internal Capability Shape and refine engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance RC Fornax’s systems engineering capability.

• Collaborate Across Functions Work closely with project managers, software engineers, and business development teams to ensure integrated delivery.

• Support Business Growth Engage in proposal development, client interaction, and knowledge sharing to support strategic growth and professional development.

• Systems Engineering Expertise Solid foundation in systems engineering principles including requirements analysis, trade-off studies and system architecture, ideally applied within maritime or closely related regulated environments.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Problem Solving & Initiative Proactive approach to identifying and solving technical challenges independently and collaboratively.

• Attention to Detail Commitment to producing high-quality, traceable, and auditable engineering outputs.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in maritime engineering, naval platforms, ship systems, underwater systems, or related defence environments, with awareness of aerospace, nuclear or other regulated industries

• Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g. SysML, Enterprise Architect)

• Exposure to consultancy or small business environments

• Understanding of software engineering or integration with hardware systems

• Knowledge of, or interest in, emerging technologies such as autonomy, digital engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced simulation, sensing technologies or novel maritime systems

• Working towards professional registration (e.g. CSEP, CEng), Security Notice: Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates must be Sole British Nationals and will be required to undergo UK Government security vetting.