Systems Engineers – Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic
Hybrid (2–3 Days On-Site Weekly) | Sites Across the UK
£45,000–£65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Defence Sector | Full Lifecycle Engineering
Are you a Systems Engineer with a background in mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems? We’re working with several leading UK defence organisations who are looking for skilled engineers to join high-impact programmes across a variety of domains.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of engineering innovation on complex, mission-critical systems. Projects range from:
* Missile Seekers & Guidance Systems
* Weapon & Launch Platforms
* Surveillance & Detection Systems
* General Systems Engineering (Non-IT)
You’ll be involved in the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to integration, test, and validation.
What We're Looking For
We’re keen to speak with engineers who bring a strong foundation in systems thinking and experience across the full engineering lifecycle. You might come from a background in mechanical, electrical, electronic, or mechatronic systems, and ideally from a regulated industry such as Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Nuclear, or Rail.
Ideal candidates will have experience in some of the following areas:
* Requirements engineering – elicitation, definition, analysis, and management
* System architecture and design – producing functional and physical architecture
* Integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) – supporting system build, test planning, and execution
* Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) using tools such as SysML, Cameo, or similar
* Working knowledge of DOORS or other requirements management tools
* Experience working within frameworks such as ISO, ARP, or MOD standards
* A collaborative mindset – comfortable working with multi-disciplinary teams including hardware, software, and project stakeholders
* Strong communication skills – able to interface with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and present engineering concepts clearly
* Ability to work in a hybrid environment, managing your own time effectively across site and remote working
* Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (typically minimum 5 years’ UK residency)
What’s on Offer
* £45,000–£65,000 base salary, depending on experience
* Excellent benefits package
* Hybrid working – typically 2–3 days on-site per week
* The chance to work on cutting-edge defence technologies
* Long-term career development across multiple exciting programmes
Join a team shaping the future of UK defence. Apply now to find out more.