Senior Systems Engineer

75000 - 85000 per annumLondon, England Permanent Our client is an early-stage aerospace and defence organisation. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in taking a defined concept through detailed design, development and testing, using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to create a coherent, traceable and integrated flight vehicle.

This permanent opportunity offers significant technical influence within a small, senior engineering team. You will work closely with technical leadership, specialist engineering disciplines, suppliers and external stakeholders, taking ownership of key system-level decisions throughout a multi-year development programme.

Key Responsibilities

Translating the concept of operations into structured, traceable system requirements using Model Based Systems Engineering principlesOwning the vehicle architecture, system definition and subsystem interface specificationLeading system-level trade studies, balancing performance, mass, cost, reliability, manufacturability and scheduleMaintaining system budgets covering mass, power, cost and reliability throughout the design cycleDefining the verification and validation strategy, including the evidence required and the appropriate stage and method of verificationIntegrating aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, guidance, navigation and control, avionics and other specialist disciplines into a coherent systemManaging technical interfaces with bought-in subsystems and suppliers, including propulsion, seekers and actuation systemsSupporting demonstrator definition, flight testing, range trials, test facilities and technical engagement with customers, partners and universitiesJob

Requirements

Degree or higher qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related disciplineSignificant systems engineering experience gained on complex air vehicles, guided weapon systems, missiles, UAVs or comparable safety- and performance-critical productsStrong practical knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, requirements management, architecture development and traceabilityDemonstrable ownership of whole-product requirements, system architecture and interface definitionExperience leading system-level trade studies and managing technical budgets through a design and development cycleWorking knowledge across at least two areas including aerodynamics and performance, propulsion integration, guidance, navigation and control, structures or avionicsExperience taking a product from concept through to hardware development and testingStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication and technical leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively from first principlesDesirable Experience: Background on a missile, guided weapon or UAV programmeUnderstanding of guidance, navigation and control, including control authority, actuation and centre-of-gravity considerationsExperience with design for manufacture, unit cost management and production-focused engineering decisionsKnowledge of flight testing, range trials or associated safety case activitiesExposure to MOD or allied defence procurement, Technology Readiness Levels and defence documentation standardsExperience working in a defence, government or early-stage technology environmentAdditional

Requirements

Right to work in the UKEligibility to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance; current clearance is not essentialHigh standards of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive defence-related workA pragmatic approach to balancing technical performance, cost, manufacturability and scheduleBenefits: Opportunity to influence the development of an advanced aerospace and defence product from an early stageSignificant autonomy and direct responsibility for technical outcomesClose collaboration with technical leadership within a highly experienced engineering teamLong-term involvement in a fully funded, multi-year development programmePotential equity participation and a comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to shape engineering processes and culture within a growing organisationIf you are an experienced Systems Engineer with expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering and a passion for developing advanced defence technologies, our client would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now to take a leading role in the design, integration and testing of a complete flight vehicle.

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