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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Kraken Works Limited - **Location:** Fareham, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Microsoft Office, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Architecture, System Testing - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f97833d53b6be363 ## About the Role Essential: * Degree in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience * Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes * Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams * Ability to manage and document technical requirements effectively * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Experience interpreting technical specifications and documentation * Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Desirable: * Experience supporting system architecture development * Experience with integration, verification and validation activities * Familiarity with requirements management tools * Knowledge of interface management and ICDs * Experience within maritime, defence, robotics or autonomous systems * Familiarity with regulated or safety-critical engineering environments, Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks., * Have you lived in the UK for over 5 years? * What are your salary expectations? * What is your notice period? * Do you have a degree in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience? * Do you have experience capturing, defining and managing system-level requirements and traceability? ## Description This role is responsible for defining, managing and delivering system-level requirements and solutions across Kraken's autonomous maritime platforms. You'll work across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring complex systems are developed, integrated and verified in line with customer requirements, operational needs and regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and wants to play a key role in the development of innovative maritime technologies. Key Responsibilities * Capture, define and manage system-level requirements and traceability * Translate customer needs into structured technical requirements * Develop and maintain system architectures and Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) * Support the decomposition of requirements to subsystem and component level * Manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical, software and payload subsystems * Support the development and maintenance of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) * Participate in system and subsystem design reviews * Plan and support integration, verification and validation activities * Support system testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding * Identify and manage technical risks and mitigation activities * Support configuration management and change control processes * Liaise with customers and stakeholders on technical matters * Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems engineering processes ## Related Videos - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)