Systems Engineer

RC Fornax is seeking a range of experienced Systems Engineers to join our leading defence client. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to expand their skills and expertise within a dynamic and growing organisation.

Are you ready to take on exciting technical challenges, work across the full engineering lifecycle, and be part of a team that designs cutting-edge systems and products? We’re looking for a Systems Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our engineering team, you will:

• Carry out design activities across equipment, system, and software levels.
• Ensure technical requirements are met from initial design to customer acceptance.
• Develop and review project documentation including test plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Conduct system testing and qualification activities throughout project phases.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to customer-facing design reviews and acceptance events, both on-site and off-site.
• Support the safety, reliability, and long-term maintenance of products.
• Collaborate on technical proposals to support business development.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Contribute to internal R&D initiatives, enhancing quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Essential Skills:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Track record of delivering complex system design, implementation, test and integration in the Defence (or similar, highly regulated) domain.
• Experience of full system lifecycle, design, development, testing, integration and acceptance.
• The ability to analyse and specify system acceptance requirements.
• Understanding of network technologies.
• Appreciation of complex electronics and firmware design principles.
• Strong technical knowledge of military-grade COTS communication and sensor systems.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of agile or spiral development lifecycles.
• Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience of Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• Appreciation of modern software design techniques and languages (e.g. C++, Java, C#) (desirable).

Perks / Package:

They have a number of opportunities for Systems Engineers with different levels of experience:

• Full engineering lifecycle with optional career path: Choose the direction of your career
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu: Gain up to 24 additional paid days off per year or boost your salary with an authorised single-time overtime
• Role-specific allowances: Subject to individual projects and roles.
• Holiday entitlement: 24 days per annum, plus public holidays. These are pro rata for part-time roles. A Christmas closedown occurs for most roles from 24th December – 2nd January, utilising your holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: 14% total pension made up of 7% contribution from the Employer, matched with 7% from the employee
• Private medical care: Access a network of 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide
• Training and upskilling: We are committed to your continuous personal and professional development meaning that you have the opportunity to gain additional skills and qualifications
• Monthly Payment Schemes: Save money on a new bicycle and cycling accessories and get fit too!

Working pattern:

Flexible working, 5 days on site per week. They operate around the core working hours of 09:30-12:00 & 14:00-16:00.

Available Locations:

Portland (Near Weymouth) or Chertsey (West London)

Due to the nature of this projects, successful Systems Engineer must have the ability to obtain SC and/or DV Clearence and be sole British national.