Systems Analysis Engineer

RC Fornax is seeking a range of experienced Systems Engineers to join our leading defence client. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to expand their skills and expertise within a dynamic and growing organisation. Are you ready to take on exciting technical challenges, work across the full engineering lifecycle, and be part of a team that designs cutting-edge systems and products? We’re looking for a Systems Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities: As a valued member of our engineering team, you will: * Carry out design activities across equipment, system, and software levels. * Ensure technical requirements are met from initial design to customer acceptance. * Develop and review project documentation including test plans, specifications, and procedures. * Conduct system testing and qualification activities throughout project phases. * Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities. * Contribute to customer-facing design reviews and acceptance events, both on-site and off-site. * Support the safety, reliability, and long-term maintenance of products. * Collaborate on technical proposals to support business development. * Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers. * Contribute to internal R&D initiatives, enhancing quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Essential Skills: * Full UK driving licence. * Track record of delivering complex system design, implementation, test and integration in the Defence (or similar, highly regulated) domain. * Experience of full system lifecycle, design, development, testing, integration and acceptance. * The ability to analyse and specify system acceptance requirements. * Understanding of network technologies. * Appreciation of complex electronics and firmware design principles. * Strong technical knowledge of military-grade COTS communication and sensor systems. Desirable Skills: * Experience of agile or spiral development lifecycles. * Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering. * Experience of Windows and Linux Operating Systems. * Appreciation of modern software design techniques and languages (e.g. C++, Java, C#) (desirable). Perks / Package: They have a number of opportunities for Systems Engineers with different levels of experience: * Full engineering lifecycle with optional career path: Choose the direction of your career * Paid overtime or time off in lieu: Gain up to 24 additional paid days off per year or boost your salary with an authorised single-time overtime * Role-specific allowances: Subject to individual projects and roles. * Holiday entitlement: 24 days per annum, plus public holidays. These are pro rata for part-time roles. A Christmas closedown occurs for most roles from 24th December – 2nd January, utilising your holiday entitlement. * Pension scheme: 14% total pension made up of 7% contribution from the Employer, matched with 7% from the employee * Private medical care: Access a network of 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide * Training and upskilling: We are committed to your continuous personal and professional development meaning that you have the opportunity to gain additional skills and qualifications * Monthly Payment Schemes: Save money on a new bicycle and cycling accessories and get fit too! Working pattern: Flexible working, 5 days on site per week. They operate around the core working hours of 09:30-12:00 & 14:00-16:00. Available Locations: Portland (Near Weymouth) or Chertsey (West London) Due to the nature of this projects, successful Systems Engineer must have the ability to obtain SC and/or DV Clearence and be sole British national