Senior Systems Engineer Location: New Malden, Broad Oak, or Frimley (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £54,000, based on experience As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll engage in a range of systems engineering tasks, focusing on trials and integration within the Combat Systems Strategic Projects team. This dynamic role includes hands-on deployment, configuration, and testing of combat systems software and architecture using Agile practices. You'll directly support both internal and client-facing trials, ensuring smooth integration and successful demonstrations of complex combat systems. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer Role: Perform systems engineering tasks related to trials and integration, supporting both in-house and customer-facing projects. Configure and deploy virtual machines, software containers, and systems to facilitate trials, experiments, and integration tests. Collaborate on defining requirements, high-level designs, and cost estimates to guide the delivery of trials and meet business objectives. Document system deployments and configurations to assist with design certification and knowledge transfer. Represent the business during customer forums, addressing technical issues and supporting occasional international trials when required. Your Skills and Expertise: Essential: Strong background in Systems and/or Software Engineering. Ability to take concepts and translate them into requirements and design specifications. Hands-on experience running trials and experiments in customer settings. An analytical approach to problem-solving, with a keen attention to detail. Desirable: Knowledge of Combat Management Systems, ideally within a naval context. Familiarity with IT networking, server configurations, message protocols, and virtualisation. Educational Requirements: Engineers should hold a qualification in Engineering or a related STEM field and be working toward professional registration (Incorporated or Chartered Engineer) with a recognised institution. Support is provided for engineers aiming for this accreditation, and priority is given to those already registered. Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Share Incentive Plan, and options for flexible working. Additional perks include an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and the potential for annual incentives. The Team Environment: The Strategic Projects team offers a collaborative setting where you'll work with software engineers and report to the Head of Engineering Delivery. Supported by experienced Senior and Principal Systems Engineers, this role allows you to explore unique projects, contribute your ideas, and further develop your technical expertise. It's a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your career, with structured support toward achieving Chartership. Are you ready to take on a unique challenge as a Senior Systems Engineer and bring your technical skills to the next level? Apply today