System Engineering

Job title: Mission Systems Engineer Location: London

We're currently supporting a growing defence engineering organisation looking to bring in a Systems Engineer to support the delivery of complex and highly technical defence programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects across mission systems, integrated platforms, and next-generation defence technologies within a collaborative engineering environment.

The Role
You'll be involved across the full systems engineering lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support the development, integration, and delivery of advanced engineering solutions.

Responsibilities will include:
Requirements capture and management
Systems architecture and functional design
Verification & validation activities
Technical documentation and stakeholder engagement
Supporting integration, testing, and acceptance activities
Working closely with software, hardware, electronics, and mechanical teams
Supporting delivery across complex defence programmes

What They're Looking For
Previous experience within a Systems Engineering environment
Experience within defence, aerospace, maritime, or other highly regulated industries
Understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
Experience with requirements management tools
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Desirable Experience
Mission systems or platform integration experience
Experience with defence standards and regulated environments
Security-cleared or eligible for UK Security Clearance
Exposure to RF, electronics, software, or embedded systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business working on long-term defence programmes with strong project pipelines and continued investment in engineering growth.