System Design Engineer

1 day ago

Filton Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Anson McCade Full time

System Design Engineer – Directed Energy Systems Location : Bristol Salary : Circa £55,000 (depending on experience) Working model : Hybrid – typically 3 days per week on-site A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a System Design Engineer to contribute to one of the UK’s most advanced weapon system programmes – DragonFire , the nation’s first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) demonstrator. Following highly successful recent trials, this ground-breaking project is moving towards the creation of a fully deployable, world-class air defence system. As part of the Image Processing and Control subsystem team, you’ll play a critical role in developing the electronic and embedded software requirements that enable precision, stability, and accuracy across this revolutionary system. What you’ll be doing: • Managing system requirements, verification, and compliance activities within a rapid development schedule. • Developing complex systems design requirements, particularly for software and embedded control applications. • Conducting requirement flow-down to design and implementation teams, ensuring traceability and system integrity. • Leading risk identification and mitigation through detailed trade studies and design reviews. • Supporting technical mediation and communicating system architecture concepts to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders. What we’re looking for: • Background in electronic engineering, with strong experience in embedded software or firmware requirements. • Proven experience developing system-level requirements and managing change across evolving baselines. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Experience with tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, or Rhapsody is desirable. • Knowledge of lasers or optical physics would be an advantage. • A collaborative, systems-thinking mindset with a passion for delivering innovative solutions. Additional details: Applicants must be British citizens or dual nationals holding British citizenship and will be required to obtain security clearance (BPSS minimum). This position offers excellent benefits, including a performance-based bonus (up to £2,500), pension contributions up to 14%, flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave, and additional flexi leave. For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply Reference: AMC/RKI

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