Senior System Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Salary: Up to £47,000 per year (DOE) | Working Model: Hybrid, 4–5 days on-site

Be part of a pioneering defence initiative shaping the next generation of combat air systems. This role offers the chance to work on advanced weapon integration and effects management, collaborating with international partners to deliver cutting-edge capabilities for the Royal Air Force.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll contribute to system-of-systems design, translating complex requirements into innovative architectures, and ensuring that weapons systems are efficient, effective, and mission-ready. Your work will directly influence the coordination of complex weaponry in the battlespace, reducing cognitive burden and enhancing operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive system-of-systems concept development and architectural design.

• Elicit, decompose, and analyse requirements to guide design decisions.

• Collaborate with design teams to define system concepts, trade-offs, and constraints.

• Support cross-functional assessments and analyses to ensure design integrity.

• Communicate complex system architectures to internal and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Analytical systems thinkers with the ability to develop and present innovative concepts and architectures.

• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and influencing design narratives.

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

• Collaborative mindset and willingness to deliver as part of an agile team.

Benefits Include:

• Company bonus up to £2,500 (performance-based)

• Pension contributions up to 14%

• Paid overtime opportunities

• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working arrangements

• Site facilities including subsidised meals, free parking, and healthcare cash plan

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI