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Systems Engineer

Cirrus Selection
Sg12Da, SG1 2DA, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£46,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£46,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
7 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500 Up to 14% pension contribution Hybrid working Paid overtime opportunities Up to 15 flexi leave days Enhanced parental leave Excellent site facilities & free parking
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System Engineer

Hybrid Working | £46,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits | SC Eligibility Required

Join one of the UK’s leading defence engineering programmes supporting advanced maritime platform datalink systems.

We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer on behalf of a world class defence engineering company to join a Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) team, supporting critical in-service products for UK and international customers. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology at the forefront of European defence systems design.

You’ll play a key role across product support, systems engineering, validation, certification and technical problem solving, with real ownership and variety in your work.

What’s on offer

  • Bonus up to £2,500
  • Up to 14% pension contribution
  • Hybrid working
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Up to 15 flexi leave days
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Excellent site facilities & free parking

Key experience required:

  • Systems Engineering experience
  • Technical problem-solving skills
  • MBSE experience using SysML/UML (Rhapsody preferred)
  • Experience with DOORS & configuration management tools
  • STEM degree or equivalent
  • Ability to challenge processes and drive improvements

If you’re looking to work on complex, high-profile defence systems within a collaborative engineering environment, apply now through Cirrus Selection.

Security

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens and will be required to undergo security clearance checks.

Cirrus Selection — specialist recruiters to the engineering and technology sectors, offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment.

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