Systems Engineer - Defence

Are you a Systems Engineering professional seeking your next opportunity? Do you want to work with a world leader that offers a comprehensive international product range incorporating today's most advanced innovations?

Insignis Talent is working with a leading Defense company who are actively seeking Systems Engineers to bolster their team. The Systems Engineering division plays a pivotal role across all phases of projects, from initial bids to full development cycles. They’re dedicated to ensuring that project requirements, both internal and statutory, are not just met, but exceeded. Their focus extends to enhancing the efficiency of systems design within the company, encompassing system architecture, integration, and cost-effective manufacturing.

We're currently seeking multiple Systems Engineers at various stages of their career journey, welcoming fresh perspectives and seasoned expertise alike. If you're passionate about tackling large and intricate engineering challenges and thrive within a Systems Engineering framework, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Devise technical solutions for complex engineering dilemmas, aligning with Systems Engineering processes to fulfil customer requirements. Develop Systems Engineering artifacts across the product development lifecycle, contributing to successful project outcomes. Provide technical guidance and influence across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architectures, designs, and implementations. Oversee the design, development, and delivery of Systems Engineering artifacts for various projects, maintaining high-quality standards. Collaborate closely with system, hardware, and software teams to ensure consistency, modularity, reusability, and technical excellence. Lead or actively contribute to defined project aspects, balancing requirements, schedule, and cost effectively. Manage client and supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to processes and achievement of project objectives. Contribute to bid proposals by generating and reviewing technical content, providing accurate estimates for effort, costs, and risks. Collaborate with project management and engineering leads to develop proposals that optimize project costs and margins. Estimate time and effort for systems activities, ensuring adherence to cost and schedule. Review and approve technical documents, chair technical reviews, and articulate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Uphold information security standards as per Government regulations, ensuring compliance. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.


Personal Attributes and Skills:

Hold a degree in engineering, mathematics, or a science-based field, or demonstrate equivalent experience. Possess a comprehensive understanding of Systems Engineering, the V-Model, and associated processes and lifecycles. Demonstrate experience in developing high-quality requirements and establishing compliant systems designs. Proficient in writing technical documentation and conducting formal technical reviews.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with a dynamic team, where your expertise and fresh perspectives are valued, apply now to join us in shaping the future of Defense engineering.

Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work conducted, successful candidates must be able to satisfy a security clearance check.


  • Location: Stevenage, England
  • Salary: £35000 - £60000 per annum + Bonus
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: STR Group Limited
  • Posted: 03-Dec-2024
  • Posted on: careers4a.com