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Systems Engineer

Reed
Rh13Dr, RH1 3DR, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Long-term progression opportunities Exposure to cutting-edge technologies
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Systems Engineer – UK MoD & Government Systems

Location: Redhill (UK)
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a passion for delivering secure, technically robust solutions for government and defence environments? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing, configuring and delivering mission-critical systems that support national security and operational capability. You’ll join a proactive engineering team working on complex, high-impact projects across the UK.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for delivering end-to-end technical support across government and defence projects, including:

  • Designing and configuring systems for MoD/Government programmes.
  • Liaising with project teams to support timely and accurate delivery of assigned work.
  • Testing and evaluating new equipment to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
  • Ensuring all technical documentation and drawings are produced to a high standard.
  • Verifying equipment and software against project requirements and performance criteria.
  • Visiting customer sites when required to support project roll-outs and technical activity.
  • Defining IP structures and providing technical guidance for system implementations.
  • Supporting customer meetings, future system enhancements, and solution planning.
  • Participating in the MoD/Government duty engineering rota, offering technical support when needed.

What we’re looking for

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Strong understanding of networks and system design within secure or regulated environments.
  • The ability to take ownership of tasks, make sound decisions and follow through to completion.
  • Experience interpreting and delivering technical requirements for complex engineering projects.
  • Confidence in producing accurate documentation and working closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Eligibility to obtain, or already hold, UK Security Clearance (SC or DV depending on project needs).

A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience is preferred, but strong practical experience in MoD/Government or secure systems engineering is equally valued.

Why this role stands out

  • You’ll work on high-priority, technically complex government programmes that genuinely make a difference.
  • Every day brings fresh challenges — from system design to field support and high-level technical problem solving.
  • You’ll join a forward-thinking engineering environment with opportunities for long-term growth.
  • The work is diverse, meaningful and ideal for engineers who enjoy autonomy, responsibility and contributing to national capability.

What’s on offer

  • A competitive salary package (market range typically£45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience).
  • Long-term progression opportunities within government and defence engineering pathways.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge communications, ICT and secure network technologies.

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