Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Location: New Malden (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 65,000 - 72,000

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and technology sector, is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-impact programmes supporting critical national infrastructure and defence capabilities. You will play a key role across the full systems engineering lifecycle, contributing to the successful delivery of advanced technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver systems engineering work packages across the full project lifecycle
• Produce and review technical documentation in line with programme milestones
• Plan and support key design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Manage technical aspects of suppliers, ensuring alignment with requirements and design baselines
• Review and assure technical documentation from internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Hardware, Software, V&V, ILS, Cybersecurity and Safety
• Provide technical leadership to ensure delivery to time, cost and quality
• Support risk management, bid activity and estimation processes

Required Experience

Essential:

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
• Experience in systems engineering within defence, aerospace, maritime, or another regulated environment
• Strong understanding of requirements management, system design, integration and acceptance
• Experience with control systems, PLC/SCADA and operational technology
• Familiarity with model-based design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
• Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Understanding of safety-critical or regulated systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of verification and validation (V&V), including environmental and EMC testing
• Professional accreditation (e.g. INCOSE ASE/CSEP)
• Experience working within a marine or defence environment

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) .

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including compressed hours
• Private healthcare and health cash plan
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing professional development, training and mentoring

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation working on cutting-edge projects that have real-world impact. You'll benefit from a collaborative environment, strong career development opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful and technically challenging programmes.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.