Graduate Systems Engineer

Graduate Systems Engineer

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS Atlas UK operates from their Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D they convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.

As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you will support the development of complex maritime and defence systems by undertaking defined systems engineering activities under appropriate guidance.

TKMS Atlas UK have designed their Engineering Graduate Programme to support those with a passion for Engineering to grow into the next generation of specialists to develop cutting-edge maritime technology for worldwide customers and the UK Royal Navy.

TKMS Atlas UK are dedicated to developing the next generation of talent in engineering and technology.

The scheme will aim to provide exposure to different areas of the engineering lifecycle through experience within Systems Engineering, and where appropriate, the ILS, Safety & Environmental and Test & Acceptance teams. You will be offered a permanent role from day one and step onto a 2-year Graduate Scheme to develop your skills and hands on application of theory.

What we are looking for in you:

• A degree, or expected degree, in Engineering, Physics, Computing or related technical discipline.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a systems engineering environment.

Knowledge and experience (will be developed in the job role if not held)

• Understanding of systems engineering principles and their application across the Concept, Definition, Delivery and Qualification phases.
• Awareness of requirements capture, analysis and management.
• Awareness of Model Based Systems Engineering, SysML or system modelling tools.
• Awareness of verification, validation and system integration.
• Experience of producing clear technical documentation.
• Knowledge of maritime, naval, unmanned, sonar or other complex engineering systems.

Examples of application

• Supporting the capture, analysis and management of stakeholders and system requirements.
• Assisting with the development of system models, architectures and interface definitions.
• Contributing to verification, validation, integration and qualification activities.
• Producing specifications, reports and other technical documentation.
• Working with software, electronics, mechanical and test engineering teams.
• Contributing to technical reviews and presenting findings to project stakeholders.

Challenges

• Developing an understanding of complex maritime systems.
• Extracting key information from technical material.
• Learning and applying systems engineering methods, processes and tools.
• Balancing graduate development activities alongside project assignments.
• Progressively taking greater responsibility as competence develops.

Key accountabilities

• Supporting the capture, analysis and maintenance of system requirements using formal requirements management tools.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of system models and architecture artefacts.
• Contributing to functional analysis, interface definition and system design activities.
• Supporting verification, validation, integration and qualification activities.
• Producing clear and accurate technical documentation using company standards and templates.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and contributing to technical reviews.
• Following applicable engineering processes, standards and configuration controls.
• Participating fully in the Graduate Scheme and taking responsibility for personal development.

Behavioural requirements

• Demonstrates a positive and professional approach.
• Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and seeks guidance when required.
• Works collaboratively and contributes to shared objectives.
• Communicates clearly, openly and respectfully.
• Responds constructively to feedback.
• Follows agreed engineering processes and working practices.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and engineering excellence.

More information

Graduate intake planned for October 2027.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).