Senior Systems Engineer

Barnstaple, Devon Lynx Recruitment Ltd Senior Systems Engineer An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation delivering cutting-edge technology to defence and maritime customers worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for a systems engineering professional looking to work on complex, mission-critical products from concept through to in-service support. You'll play a key role in the full engineering lifecycle, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for highly regulated environments. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the design, development, integration and support of advanced engineering systems, ensuring projects are delivered to demanding technical and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include: * Defining, managing and verifying system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle. * Supporting technical aspects of bids and proposals. * Leading systems integration, verification and qualification activities. * Planning and executing product trials, testing and validation. * Producing and managing technical work packages. * Supporting design proving, commissioning and in-service support activities. * Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions. * Providing technical guidance and contributing to continuous improvement across engineering projects. We're looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong technical background and the ability to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle. You'll ideally have: * Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline. * Significant experience working as a Systems Engineer within a complex engineering environment. * Strong understanding of requirements capture, management and verification. * Experience using requirements management tools. * Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Experience leading technical work packages or engineering teams. * Previous experience within defence, maritime, aerospace or other highly regulated industries. * Experience of sonar systems, underwater sensing, or the underwater battlespace would be highly advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer: * Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience. * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. * Generous annual leave with the option to buy and sell additional days. * Flexible working hours, including early finish Fridays. * Annual bonus scheme. * Private medical insurance and health cash plan. * Competitive employer pension contribution. * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. * Employee discounts, wellbeing initiatives and social activities. * Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. * Modern office environment with excellent on-site amenities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering organisation working on innovative projects that support national security and advanced maritime capability. Please note: Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance