Senior Systems Enginer

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Farnborough, Hampshire, England
Work type Hybrid
Salary GBP 75,000 - 85,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER – UP TO £85,000 - FARNBOROUGH (HYBRID) – 3 DAYS PER WEEK ON-SITE – ACTIVE SC REQUIRED

MERITUS are recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a leading organisation working on complex UK Central Government and Defence programmes in Farnborough.

This role would suit an experienced systems engineer with a broad understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, particularly around requirements, system design, technical delivery and stakeholder management. Experience within the maritime or Defence sector would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply systems engineering methods across complex projects.
  • Lead and coordinate technical teams, reviewing work and supporting junior engineers.
  • Manage stakeholder, user and system requirements.
  • Produce and oversee technical documentation, engineering plans and test outputs.
  • Support system design, integration, operation and support activities.
  • Work closely with project managers, customers and senior technical stakeholders.
  • Make sure engineering work meets relevant safety, security and technical standards.
  • Identify technical risks and issues and make sure these are dealt with appropriately.
  • Provide technical updates and support project delivery.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

  • Active SC Clearance.
  • Degree-level engineering qualification or equivalent.
  • CEng or equivalent.
  • 7–10+ years' experience in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Good understanding of systems engineering processes and the system lifecycle.
  • Experience in requirements engineering and system design.
  • Experience leading or reviewing the work of other engineers.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
  • Understanding of engineering and project management within complex environments.

Desirable:

  • Maritime, naval or Defence experience.
  • Previous UK Central Government experience.
  • Experience working in secure, regulated or safety-critical environments.
  • Knowledge of systems modelling, analysis or systems acquisition.

Benefits:

  • Salary up to £85,000
  • 25 Days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Hybrid working with 3 days per week in Farnborough.
  • Work on major Government and Defence programmes.

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer looking to work on technically challenging Government and Defence programmes, with real responsibility across requirements, design and systems engineering delivery.

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Who is hiring for the Senior Systems Enginer role?
Meritus is hiring for the Senior Systems Enginer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Systems Enginer job located?
The Senior Systems Enginer role with Meritus is based in Farnborough, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Systems Enginer role remote?
Yes — the Senior Systems Enginer position at Meritus is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Senior Systems Enginer role pay?
Meritus lists the Senior Systems Enginer role at GBP 75,000–85,000 per year.
Is the Senior Systems Enginer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Senior Systems Enginer role?
The Senior Systems Enginer position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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