In this Senior Systems Engineer role, you will lead systems engineering across complex defence and security programmes, focusing on autonomous and robotic systems. You’ll work within the Future Systems team at PTP Portsmouth to integrate and test software-enabled systems on crewed and uncrewed platforms. You’ll collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, system‑of‑systems solutions that provide operational advantage to MOD customers. This is a chance to shape next‑generation defence tech in a collaborative, growth‑minded environment.
Pay / Benefits
Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
Health and private medical insurance options
Employee discount portal and personal/ travel insurance
Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering opportunities
Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering activities across complex defence and security projects
Support integration, testing and validation of software-enabled systems and trial rigs
Provide technical support during operational trials and experimentation
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to deliver systems-of-systems solutions
Support crewed and uncrewed platforms across maritime and defence environments
Produce high-quality technical documentation and engineering evidence
Key requirements
Strong Systems Engineering experience in complex engineering, defence or safety-critical environments
Experience with integrated systems or systems-of-systems
Knowledge of system testing, trials, verification or validation
Understanding of software-enabled systems and networking concepts
Experience engaging with customers, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to assess technical changes and produce clear engineering documentation
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