Systems Engineer

3 days ago

Kent, United Kingdom Morgan Ryder Full time

Systems Engineer – Optronics Competitive salary and package including: every other Friday OFF, profit sharing scheme, death in service, rewards and recognition, stakeholder pension. Are you an engineer with a passion for optical and electro‑optical systems? We are seeking an Optronics Systems Engineer to join the engineering team at a defence manufacturing company in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects, integrating optical, laser, and electro‑optical technologies into advanced systems, while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. The role • Leading engineering projects requiring optical, electro‑optical, or laser capabilities (LRF, target designation)• Capturing stakeholder requirements and managing interfaces across disciplines • Driving awareness of the full product lifecycle, including safety, reliability, and maintainability • Developing system and sub‑system requirements, evaluating solutions, and managing technical risks • Preparing technical content for bids and proposals, and participating in customer meetings • Leading integration activities on products in development • Planning and executing verification and validation testing • Producing reports and documentation to support system design and delivery Requirements: • Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)• 5+ years’ experience across the full product lifecycle and product manufacturing environments, optronics preferred • Strong skills in optical, electro‑optical, laser, mechanical, electronics, control, and software disciplines • Knowledge of requirements management, reliability prediction, FMECA, FTA, and safety cases • Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, Mil Specs, and Def Stan standards desirable • Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer interaction skills • Ability to multitask, analyse, and produce high‑quality reports Why join us?• Flexible working to support your lifestyle • Every other Friday off (9‑day fortnight)• Competitive salary with profit‑sharing scheme • Stakeholder pension and death‑in‑service scheme • Recognition and rewards programme • A culture built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement Essential Due to the nature of our work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC level). A full driving licence is required for occasional customer and service visits.

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