Systems Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a contract position within the Defence and Security sector, based in Marlow. This role involves working on avionics projects, including Search & Rescue Direction Finders, Emergency Services Air to Ground Radios, and GNSS Anti-Jam equipment. You will bring your experience of requirements capture and verification to the Avionics Business Unit, helping to deliver complex product developments.

• Manage product requirements database, capturing customer requirements and deriving product system level requirements.
• Generate and execute product verification and qualification campaigns.
• Support systems integration and product verification/validation trials.
• Engage with customers, supporting meetings and presentations.
• Contribute to project reports and process improvements.
• Work under guidance from project leads and subject matter experts, ensuring tasks meet project milestones.
• Handle stakeholder management with internal and external customers.

• Experience in systems integration, systems test, and systems design.
• Proven ability to deliver projects to quality, cost, and schedule.
• Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).
• Knowledge of Aerospace Safety standards and Aerospace and Defence design and qualification standards (e.g., ARP4754, Mil-Std-461).
• Understanding of configuration management, interface control design, reliability engineering, and safety standards.
• All applicants must have or be able to obtain Security Clearance.

• Recognised technology-based degree.
• Significant experience in product development within a regulated environment, such as Aerospace.
• Proven track record in managing requirements and product verification campaigns.

• Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Natural leadership aptitude with ability to work in highly effective teams.
• Proactive nature with a focus on continuous professional development.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions on technical issues.

If you are a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a strong background in aerospace and defence, and you are looking for a challenging contract role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Marlow.