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Senior Systems Engineer

Rochester, England, GBFull-time£45k–£60k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Translating complex customer needs into multi-level requirements and developing advanced system architectures for real-time systems combining electronic, mechanical, optical, and software elements.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Model-Based Systems Engineering)

Builds

Real-time systems for commercial and military platforms including Head Up/Head Worn Displays and Flight Control Systems

Domain

Defence, Aerospace, Security

Required skills

Requirements management, System architecture design, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Integration and testing of multi-disciplinary systems, Technical liaison with customers/suppliers, Lifecycle process management, Agile methodologies

Preferred skills

Experience in integration, test, and verification of real-time and/or safety-related systems, Understanding of safety assessment processes

Technologies

DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB, Simulink, SysML

Responsibilities

Develop and validate requirements at multiple levels, Design complex system architectures and sub-systems, Oversee integration, analysis, and testing of real-time systems, Provide guidance and coaching to other engineers, Apply best-practice lifecycle processes and modern approaches like Learn First and Agile

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities