Systems Design Engineer

Join a highly capable engineering team developing complex mission and safety-critical systems for next-generation defence applications. You will support system definition, requirements development, integration activities, and technical problem solving throughout the engineering lifecycle. Location: Stevenage or Bristol On-site Requirement: On Site Seniority: 3-10 Years Experience Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance. Key Responsibilities - Support systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle. - Capture, manage, and decompose system requirements. - Contribute to system design, integration, and verification activities. - Support technical reviews, risk assessments, and design decisions. - Work closely with software, electronics, and test teams. - Produce and maintain systems engineering documentation. Required Skills - Proven experience applying systems engineering principles across the development of complex products or platforms. - Experience capturing, managing, and decomposing system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle. - Strong understanding of system integration, verification, and validation activities. - Experience producing technical documentation and supporting engineering reviews. - Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex technical solutions. Soft Skills & Collaboration - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex technical challenges. - Excellent communication skills when engaging with engineering stakeholders across multiple disciplines. - Proactive and adaptable approach to working in fast-paced project environments. - Ability to balance technical detail with programme-level objectives. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience. Desirable Skills - Experience working within defence, aerospace, or autonomous systems environments. - Familiarity with systems modelling tools such as IBM Rhapsody. - Exposure to early lifecycle concept development and trade studies. - Experience supporting safety-critical systems development.