Systems Engineer - Defence

An exciting opportunity has arisen for one of the UK's most adaptable and reactive defence engineering companies who are looking for a Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role across the full systems development lifecycle - from design and integration through to testing, qualification, and customer acceptance.

As an experienced Systems Engineer, you will be working across a diverse range of defence and engineering projects involving specialist sensors, advanced electronics, signal processing firmware and software.

Key responsibilities for the Systems Engineer based in Portland:

• Lead and support system design activities across multiple projects.


• Define, implement, integrate and test systems and sub-systems.


• Produce and review technical documentation - specs, test plans, procedures.


• Drive integration, qualification, and acceptance activities.


• Collaborate with hardware, software and firmware teams.


• Contribute to customer design reviews and acceptance events.


• Support research & development to improve product quality and performance.

Key skills required for the Systems Engineer based in Portland:

• Experience in system design, integration, test and delivery (defence experience desirable).


• Knowledge of electronics, firmware, and software design principles.


• Strong documentation and communication skills.


• Ability to identify risks, opportunities, and deliver against system requirements.


• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).


• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV) - sole UK nationality required.


• Full UK driving licence.

The position can be a mid or senior level Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role across the full systems development lifecycle.

APPLY NOW! To apply for the Systems Engineer role based in Portland, please send your CV to mbelmar@redlinegroup.Com, or for more information contact Mike Belmar on 01582 878807 or 07961 158782.