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# Systems Proving Engineer

- **Company:** Matchtech
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Rhapsody, Software Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb630f458e03f46428afef3d789307eecc/eaa

## About the Role

* Experience in systems engineering, systems integration, systems proving, design verification or a related engineering environment
 * Understanding of design proving, trials planning, system assessment and acceptance
 * Experience in one or more relevant areas, such as naval integration, missile test, interface design, electronic design and test, network integration, or electrical and mechanical interfacing
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret trials data and investigate technical issues
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Experience of working with engineering teams, suppliers and external stakeholders
 * Knowledge of MBSE tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody or RTC would be beneficial
 * Experience of coding, particularly Python, would be advantageous

## Description

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Systems Proving Engineer to join its Integration and Systems Validation team in Bristol. This permanent role will support the proving, integration and validation of naval-based air defence systems, with opportunities to work across laboratory, ground, harbour, sea and firing trials in the UK and overseas., * Working with systems engineering and design teams to plan, generate and execute trials

 * Creating trials documentation and preparing, delivering and following up internal and external Trials Readiness Reviews
 * Ensuring appropriate trials data is acquired and supporting the investigation and resolution of design issues
 * Conducting post-trials data analysis and producing accurate technical reports
 * Supporting laboratory-based functional integration trials, system trials, ground trials, harbour trials, sea trials and firing trials
 * Assisting with laboratory management, including risk assessments, asset management, audits and laboratory safety
 * Maintaining hardware and software configuration control
 * Communicating effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, partners and suppliers at engineering and management level


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