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Systems Engineer

Matchtech
Po155Ub, PO15 5UB, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£55,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
5 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Matched-contribution pension scheme with life assurance Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days Health cash plan Private medical insurance Dental cover options Employee discounts on travel, insurance, restaurants, entertainment and more Opportunities to volunteer and support local community initiatives
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Systems Engineer - Defence Technology

Location: South of England, Hampshire (exact location shared at screening stage)
Working Pattern: Fully On-Site, 37 hours per week
Security Requirement:Sole UK Nationals Only - must be eligible for high-level national security vetting

Be Part of the Future of Defence Engineering

Are you excited by complex technical challenges? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology that plays a critical role in protecting lives and supporting national security?

We are looking for aSystems Engineer to join a specialist engineering team working across airborne and acoustic defence systems. This is an opportunity to work in a highly innovative environment, designing and developing advanced solutions that make a real-world impact.

The Role

As a Systems Engineer, you will contribute to a range of research, development, test and evaluation activities across multi-disciplinary science and engineering projects. You'll support the development of airborne anti-submarine warfare systems, working closely with technical teams and customers to deliver high-integrity, mission-critical capability.

Day-to-day, you'll be part of a collaborative engineering team designing, testing and refining complex systems that push the boundaries of innovation.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Applying systems or software engineering lifecycle principles to challenging defence problems
  • Using rapid-prototyping to influence and validate system design
  • Collaborating with a dynamic engineering team while taking ownership of individual tasks
  • Supporting delivery of acoustic systems requiring sensor and aircraft simulation using high-fidelity test signals
  • Contributing hands-on technical expertise to deliver advanced, mission-winning solutions
Essential Experience
  • Understanding of the Systems and/or Software Engineering lifecycle
  • Previous experience working within a Systems Engineering environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
Essential Qualifications
  • Degree in Physics, Maths, Oceanography, Electronics, or a relevant engineering discipline
    (Candidates with equivalent technical experience are also encouraged to apply.)
Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse technical backgrounds. If you bring curiosity, drive and strong engineering capability, we'd love to hear from you.

Important: Due to the nature of the work,only sole UK nationals can be considered.

What's on Offer
  • Matched-contribution pension scheme with life assurance
  • Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
  • Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental cover options
  • Employee discounts on travel, insurance, restaurants, entertainment and more
  • Opportunities to volunteer and support local community initiatives
  • A collaborative, supportive environment with clear career development pathways

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