Systems Engineer in Canterbury)

Systems Engineer

Canterbury

Full-time

We are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering and analysis across new and existing product developments. This role offers involvement across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to end-of-life, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams as well as wider business functions.

You will play a key role in supporting new business opportunities, contributing to technical proposals, and ensuring robust system design within complex engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, capture, and develop system specifications
• Support sales and business development with technical input and proposals
• Contribute to new product introduction, including risk identification and mitigation (FMEA)
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, software, and product teams
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Stay up to date with systems engineering methods and implement effective solutions

Requirements

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or similar
• Experience within systems engineering, electro-optics, or electro-mechanical environments
• Background in defence, maritime, or high RF environments is highly beneficial
• Experience with FMEA and systems analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C#)
• Strong mathematical and analytical capability
• Knowledge of embedded C/C++ is advantageous

Desirable Knowledge

• EMC and defence-related standards (MIL-STD, DEF-STAN)
• Control theory, servo systems, and control loops
• Maritime environments and GIS systems

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Team-focused with a proactive, solution-driven approach
• Flexible, accountable, and quality-focused

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC-level security clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with profit sharing
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Employee rewards and recognition initiatives

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.