System Engineer - Defence

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Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Systems Engineer Anson Mccade Pickersleigh, Malvern (WR14), WR14 3HJ From £50,000 to £70,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Elixir Engineer (Sovereign Territory Surveillance) SRT Marine Systems plc High Orchard, Gloucester (GL1), GL1 2TG Super Package 3 weeks ago Systems Engineer JAM Recruitment Ltd Surrey Negotiable 2 weeks ago Lead Software Engineer Get2Talent Bristol (BS1) From £65,000 to £85,000 per annum Plus benefits 2 weeks ago Principal Systems Engineer Moog UK Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire 1 week ago Infrastructure Engineer - eDV Cleared NSD Cheltenham (GL50) £45000 - £55000 per annum + DV Bonus 4 weeks ago Senior C Developer Hackajob Ltd Gloucester (GL1), GL1 £45k - £75k per year 1 month ago Linux Engineer (National Security) Sanderson Government and Defence Cheltenham (GL50), GL50 £600 - £1000 per day 2 weeks ago Mechatronics Engineer WALLACE HIND SELECTION LIMITED Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 Basic Salary to £60k + 26 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays + Pension + Li 1 month ago Platform Engineer Talent Locker Cheltenham (GL50) £60000 - £75000 per annum 1 month ago System Engineer - Defence YT Technologies Hereford (HR2) Permanent Published: 4 weeks ago From £40,000 to £60,000 per annum Apply Save System Engineer - Defence YT Technologies Apply YT Tech is partnering with defence organisation looking for a system engineer on a permanent basis. On behalf of this company, we are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic, and highly experienced Systems Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. This is a hands-on design and technical leadership role where you will take complete ownership of system designs, guiding products from initial concept through to manufacture and through-life support. Key Responsibilities As a Systems Engineer, your blend of hands-on technical skill and engineering management will see you: System Design & Integration: Participate in the full development, integration, verification, and validation of advanced engineering projects. Requirements & Specifications: Produce comprehensive requirement specifications in line with customer and product goals. Testing & Diagnostics: Formulate and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures; evaluate prototypes and handle fault-finding and resolution. Cross-Functional Leadership: Provide technical oversight and collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary internal team (Software, RF, PCB Layout, Mechanical) and external partners. Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to less experienced engineers as the team continues to grow. Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with suppliers, manage in-house/external production, and engage with clients to elicit requirements and provide technical support. Essential Skills & Experience: Lifecycle Methodologies: Strong experience across the full engineering lifecycle, utilizing formal frameworks such as the V-model and Agile development. Technical Debugging: Proven ability to test and debug complex systems across hardware, software, and FPGA firmware domains. Documentation: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of authoring requirements, design specs, and test plans. Engineering Tools: Experience managing Configuration Items and BoMs using Aras Innovator (or equivalent PLM) , alongside tools like IBM DOORS, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. Desirable (but not essential) Skills: A background in electronics or RF design, radio systems, and the use of RF test equipment. Previous domain experience in EW/ECM, C-UAS, or similar defence-sector radio products. Automated Test Equipment (ATE) software development experience (e.g., Python) and working knowledge of Linux. Experience defining and executing formal qualification testing (EMC, environmental, safety) in line with standards like Def Stan, MIL-STD, or ISO. 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