Systems Engineer

System Engineer (Post Grad/Junior)

Location: Bristol (1–2 days per week on-site)

Salary: Dependant on experience + Benefits

Our client, a leading Defence organisation is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a growing Maritime programme and other variants. The role is open to junior candidates who demonstrate strong engineering behaviours, problem-solving ability, and a willingness to learn.

Role Overview

The Systems Engineer will support the through-life engineering of the PDLT subsystem within a fast-paced delivery environment supporting UK and international customers.

Key responsibilities include:

* Supporting in-service technical queries and engineering issues

* Undertaking Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML/UML and Rhapsody

* Supporting product validation, verification, and certification of changes

* Working with project teams to support planning, forecasting, and delivery updates

* Producing and reviewing technical engineering documentation

* Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices

Candidate Profile

* STEM degree or equivalent experience

* Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle (requirements, integration, test)

* Exposure to MBSE tools and methodologies (Rhapsody desirable)

* Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) and configuration control

* Experience in engineering delivery or technical problem solving (junior-level experience acceptable)

* Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable challenging existing approaches to improve outcomes

Benefits

* Competitive Salary

* Annual Bonus

* Paid Overtime

* Flexi & Hybrid Working

* Pension

* Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

* Subsidised Meals & Excellent Site Facilities

Please note that candidates must be willing and able to obtain SC clearance, and therefore hold British Citizenship