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# Senior Systems Engineer II

- **Company:** Ultra
- **Location:** Greenford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £35,523
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5937636802

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline.
 * 5+ years in a complex engineering environment (defence/maritime preferred).
 * Strong understanding of systems engineering process, practice and tools.
 * Experience producing high-quality engineering documentation., To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

## Description

More than just a job, we offer a mission. More than just a workplace, we provide the opportunity to protect lives, advance technology, and shape the future of maritime security. We know that great work happens when people are supported to live well - not just work hard. Your life outside of work matters just as much as what you do inside it, which is why flexibility is built into how we operate.

Where possible, we actively support flexible working arrangements, whether that means a hybrid setup, remote working, or the structure and collaboration of being on-site. We're open to conversations about part-time roles, compressed hours, and bespoke working patterns that fit your lifestyle - because one size doesn't fit all.

Across each of our sites we go even further - offering a 9-day fortnight giving you an extended weekend every other week and more time to recharge, pursue your passions, and spend time doing what matters most., * Apply end-to-end systems engineering methods across the full lifecycle.

 * Develop system requirements, specifications, design artefacts, and test documentation.
 * Support System-level design reviews and customer presentations.
 * Lead systems work packages delivering to time, cost, and quality.
 * Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to capability development.
 * Provide technical leadership and influence multidisciplinary design decisions.
 * Produce engineering estimates, identifying dependencies, assumptions, and risks.