Senior Systems Engineer
Salary: 43,500 – 58,500 per annum
Location: Greenford, Hybrid Flexible Hours Early Friday Finish

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer ready to take a leading role in developing cutting-edge defence technology? This is an opportunity to join a world-class engineering environment focused on delivering advanced, multi-mission solutions for global naval customers.

You will work at the forefront of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) innovation, supporting next-generation systems for international defence partners. If you thrive in complex engineering environments and enjoy owning technical direction, this role offers the challenge, autonomy and impact you’re looking for.

• Leading systems engineering work packages across complex, multi-disciplinary projects

• Applying broad engineering expertise to solve highly technical problems

• Defining and managing system and subsystem requirements

• Leading system design activities including functional and non-functional analysis

• Conducting trade studies to drive optimal design decisions

• Owning the Integration, Verification & Validation (IVV) strategy

• Supporting bid and proposal efforts

• Leading technical reviews, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives

• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers

• Contributing to the business’ digital transformation

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in Systems Engineering.

• Strong knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, processes and methodologies

• Experience delivering solutions across the full project lifecycle

• Excellent stakeholder communication, including customer and senior leadership engagement

• Experience delivering and managing KPIs

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Experience with tools such as DOORS, UML tools, ERP and configuration management platforms

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with EMI/EMC design, integration and testing

• Familiarity with MIL-STD environmental and EMC standards

• Sonar systems or naval deployment experience

• Knowledge of safety, ILS, or cyber security

Security clearance eligibility is essential due to programme requirements.

• Optional 9-day fortnight

• TOIL and flexible working hours

• 1pm finish every Friday

• Hybrid working (role dependent)

• Annual bonus

• Casual dress

• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

• Holiday buy/sell scheme

• Private healthcare, dental & critical illness options (salary sacrifice)

• Reward hub with 200+ discounts

• 4x salary life cover

• Pension: 5 employer / 4 employee (with flexible contribution options)

If you’re motivated by high-stakes engineering challenges and want to contribute to next-generation naval defence capabilities, this is a career-defining opportunity.