Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Senior Systems Engineer

West Sussex, West Sussex , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Engineering

Negotiable

Permanent

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Description

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team developing cutting-edge targeting and surveillance systems for land and naval defence applications.

You’ll play a key role in shaping high-performance, complex systems – from concept demonstrators with high levels of technical risk through to repeat orders of proven electro-optical surveillance and tracking solutions.

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work on multi-disciplinary projects with real-world impact.

What you’ll be doing

Capturing and analysing requirements
Managing technical risks across projects
Designing and defining functional and physical systems architecture
Developing engineering management plans (safety, integration, acceptance, risk)
Creating requirement and test specifications for internal teams and suppliers
Conducting design reviews and overseeing integration & acceptance (including some international travel)
Supporting environmental qualification (EMC, temperature, shock, vibration)
Driving continuous improvement across processes and practices
What we’re looking for

Essential:

Degree in engineering or related discipline
4+ years of systems engineering experience within defence, aerospace, or a similar field
Strong background in requirements analysis, systems engineering lifecycle, and design reviews
Hands-on experience with systems integration, testing, and customer acceptance
Work package management skills and proficiency in technical report writing
Practical understanding of both electrical and mechanical technologyDesirable:

Technical leadership experience
Familiarity with defence standards (MIL, STANAG, etc.)
Knowledge of statutory compliance (e.g., CE Marking)
Experience with infrared/visible spectrum camera sensor technology
What’s on offer

37.5-hour working week with Friday lunchtime finishes
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
28 days annual leave + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
Competitive pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
Income protection, life assurance & employee assistance programme
Company share schemes & electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, social activities & gym discounts
Learning & development opportunities
Free onsite parking
Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this work, you must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance. This requires proof of UK residency for the last five years.

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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-183660
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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