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About Us:
Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL) is a family-run industry leader in the design and manufacture of magnetically shielded products and rooms. Our state-of-the-art factory, equipped with high-power fibre cutting laser and full stock automation, has more than doubled our production capacity over the last 5 years. This period of expansion is an exciting time for the company, and we are looking to speak to applicants interested in joining our engineering and physics teams as a Systems Engineer.
Role Overview:
MSL is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex multidisciplinary engineering systems across the company’s product and project portfolio.
The Systems Engineer will act as the technical interface between the Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Software, Production, and Installation teams, ensuring that system-level requirements, interfaces, integration activities, and technical risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. The Systems Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager.
The role requires a broad engineering understanding combined with strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. The successful candidate will help ensure that individual subsystem developments integrate into coherent, reliable, manufacturable, and commercially successful systems.
Systems Engineering & Technical Coordination:
- Define, manage, and maintain system-level requirements and specifications.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary technical activities across mechanical, electronic, physics, and software domains.
- Develop and maintain system architectures, interface definitions, and integration strategies.
- Ensure subsystem compatibility and alignment with overall project objectives.
- Support decomposition of customer and business requirements into engineering deliverables.
- Maintain technical traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Integration & Verification:
- Plan and coordinate system integration activities.
- Develop system verification and validation plans.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities where required.
- Investigate system-level technical issues and coordinate root-cause analysis activities.
- Ensure that designs meet functional, performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
Technical Documentation & Configuration Control:
Produce and maintain system documentation, including:
- System requirements and specifications
- Interface control documents
- Test methods and protocols
- Verification reports
- Risk registers
- Technical review documentation
- Support engineering change control and configuration management processes.
- Ensure technical documentation remains accurate and controlled throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Support:
- Support engineering planning, scheduling, and technical risk management activities.
- Assist Project Managers and Engineering Managers with technical coordination and progress reporting.
- Contribute to technical reviews, design reviews, and project milestone activities.
- Support customer-facing technical discussions where appropriate.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Physics
- Software Engineering
- Production & Manufacturing
- Installation & Commissioning Teams
- Facilitate effective technical communication between disciplines.
- Support transition from development into manufacture and deployment.
Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to development and improvement of systems engineering processes and standards.
- Support implementation of structured engineering methodologies and best practices.
- Promote robust engineering governance and documentation discipline.
- Assist in capturing and implementing lessons learned from projects.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and engineering lifecycle processes.
- Experience with technical problem-solving and systems integration activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and analytical capability.
- Ability to manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in scientific instrumentation, electromagnetic systems, or precision engineering environments.
- Familiarity with requirements management and systems engineering tools.
- Experience with verification and validation planning.
- Understanding of electronic, mechanical, and software integration principles.
- Experience supporting customer or installation activities.
- Familiarity with configuration control and change management processes.
Key Competencies:
- Systems thinking
- Technical coordination
- Problem-solving
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Attention to detail
- Risk management
- Documentation discipline
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Organisational capability
Success Measures:
- Successful integration and delivery of multidisciplinary systems.
- Effective management of system requirements and interfaces.
- Reduction in integration and commissioning issues.
- High-quality technical documentation and traceability.
- Effective coordination across engineering disciplines.
- Successful delivery of verification and validation activities.
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Benenden health cover
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Comprehensive company sick pay
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Exclusive discounts portal
• Double death-in-service cover
• On-site Mental Health First Aiders
• Training & development pathways
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Systems Engineer in Kent employer: Magnetic Shields Limited
Magnetic Shields Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for an Engineering Manager to thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that values safety and efficiency. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a dynamic workplace where creativity meets technical excellence, ensuring meaningful contributions to cutting-edge projects.
