Salary: £50000 – £60000/annum
Permanent – Full Time
Engineering
Portland, Dorset
date posted: 2026-04-28 17:09:52
Systems Engineer
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Location: Isle of Portland
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to work across the full development lifecycle on complex defence and communications projects?
We€™re supporting a highly innovative engineering business in the defence sector in their search for a Systems Engineer to join their growing Systems function. You€™ll work on a diverse range of complex systems involving specialist sensors, electronics, signal processing, firmware, and software.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety and wants hands-on involvement in system design, implementation, integration, testing, and customer acceptance across multiple cutting-edge programmes.
Due to the nature of the work and security clearance requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Must hold a British passport
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No dual nationality due to security clearance restrictions
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Ideally British-born, although applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Must be eligible to obtain SC or DV UK Security Clearance
What€™s in it for you?
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Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, Paid overtime or time off in lieu, Flexible working hours with core hours in place
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Competitive employer pension contribution, Private medical care, Holiday closedown over Christmas
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Ongoing training and development, Salary sacrifice schemes, Company laptop / mobile / home office equipment
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Relocation package available for the right candidate
As a Systems Engineer, you will:
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Undertake design activities across various stages of the systems development lifecycle
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Support the delivery of technical requirements through design, integration, and customer acceptance
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Develop and review technical documentation including test plans, specifications, and procedures
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Undertake system testing, qualification, and integration activities
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Identify technical risks and opportunities within projects
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Work closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure system performance requirements are met
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Attend and contribute to customer and internal design reviews
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Support customer acceptance events at factory and external sites
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Be involved in product safety, reliability, and through-life support
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Support research and development activities to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost
What We€™re Looking For
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Experience delivering aspects of system design, implementation, test, and integration
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Defence sector experience would be highly advantageous
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Awareness of the full systems lifecycle from concept through to acceptance
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Ability to analyse and define system acceptance requirements
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Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
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Appreciation of electronics and software / firmware design principles
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Strong communication skills with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
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Experience of Agile or Spiral development lifecycles would be advantageous
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Engineering Degree or equivalent
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Full UK driving licence, Ability to travel occasionally within the UK
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Member of a professional Engineering or Science Institute would be advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly adaptable and reactive engineering business where you€™ll gain exposure across the full engineering lifecycle and work on genuinely cutting-edge defence technology.
To Apply, press the APPLY button and one of the team will be in touch.
