At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative mission planning systems.
- Company: Award-winning company that champions inclusivity and supports women in engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, bonuses, and a vibrant work environment with great facilities.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly campus atmosphere with excellent learning opportunities and social activities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the Defence sector while growing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems engineering and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25673 - 31379 £ per year.
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £57,000 P/A + Overtime, annual Bonus, pension and benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week
Do you want to join a business that values inclusivity, is a three-time gold investor in people award winner, advocates for supporting women in engineering, and develops their people to be the best they can be?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join an enthusiastic, driven, and dynamic team, working across international boundaries, focused on delivering Mission Planning products for key domestic and export customers within the Defence sector.
The opportunity:
- You will be conducting systems design activities for various mission planning products.
- You will provide key inputs to requirements capture, design freezes, system integration and testing through to full product verification and certification.
- You will work closely with UK and French Systems and Software teams, as well as other parties to enable robust design and system validation.
- You will be hands-on with real, operational equipment and have the opportunity to engage with Customers and End-Users.
Benefits of working here:
- State of the art technology & innovation
- External learning and development encouraged
- Light and airy university type campus.
- Friendly environment!
- Restaurant, On site Medical Centre, Parking / Easy Access to train station, Coffee Shops & Onsite Shop, Sports & Social Club and More
Skills and Qualifications:
- Understanding of System Engineering Process is essential with recent experience in a systems engineering role ideally across the full lifecycle.
- Experience in tools for Requirements Capture and Control (e.g. DOORS) and Configuration Management essential.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively in a collaborative environment spanning a number of teams and locations is essential.
- Experience of technical problem solving and a strong ability to think analytically.
- General understanding of mission planning principles would be beneficial.
- Engineering degree or equivalent.
You will need to obtain UK Security Clearance for this role. This role is not open to anyone other than a full UK Citizen or Dual national with British Citizenship; some restrictions may still apply.
Mission Planning Systems Engineer employer: Cirrus Selection Limited
As a Senior Systems Engineer in Market Deeping, you'll be part of a long-established engineering organisation that values systems thinking and offers genuine technical ownership over complex projects. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances, this role provides an excellent opportunity for growth in a stable environment where your contributions will have a real-world impact.
