Systems Engineer
(Full UK NationaIs please)
Our client is looking for multiple Systems Engineers to join a flagship engineering programme, supporting the development of highly safety-critical technology within the UK nuclear sector.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a long-term programme delivering advanced protection and control systems for next-generation nuclear infrastructure. You'll be joining an established engineering team responsible for designing, developing and delivering safety-critical instrumentation to the highest industry standards.
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset (Hybrid options available)
The Role
As a Systems Engineer, you'll be a key member of the project team, applying systems and safety engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle. You'll also contribute to new business activities by supporting technical proposals and estimating systems engineering work packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver systems and safety engineering activities across complex engineering projects.
- Support technical bids by defining and estimating systems engineering work packages.
- Apply recognised systems engineering methodologies and best practice throughout the project lifecycle.
- Produce and maintain high-quality systems engineering documentation.
- Utilise systems engineering tools for requirements management, system modelling and traceability.
- Represent systems engineering activities internally and with customers where required.
- Mentor junior engineers, graduates and apprentices.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams including design, production and test.
- Support the continuous improvement of engineering processes and best practice.
About You
You’ll ideally have:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic or a related Engineering discipline.
- Experience working within systems engineering, safety engineering or systems design in a regulated industry.
- Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 or equivalent industry standards.
- A good understanding of systems engineering processes and methodologies (e.g. ISO/IEC 15288, UML).
- Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards professional registration) would be advantageous.
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers.
- Work confidently within highly regulated, safety-critical environments.
- Produce clear technical documentation and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Balance technical excellence with commercial awareness when supporting bids and project delivery.
- Junior/Mid level Systems Engineer looking to be developed in a growing industry.
If you’re looking to join a business delivering complex, high-integrity engineering solutions on nationally significant programmes, we’d love to hear from you.
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