Defence Systems Engineering Career Path

2 weeks ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time
A career path in Defence Systems Engineering at Matchtech offers a unique opportunity for individuals to develop their skills in this field. The Defence Systems Engineering Career Path is a 2-year paid development programme designed for those with transferable skills from an engineering/technical background. It provides a structured training and development journey, employment with a leading Defence company, and access to mentoring and peer-to-peer community support.

Key responsibilities:
As a Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between theory and practical implementation, conduct early-stage research, engage with stakeholders, transform stakeholder needs into specifications, and create system architecture. You may also participate in project planning, requirement gathering, and system testing. Possible outcomes include future permanent employment, structured applied training, and mentoring support.

Benefits:
The programme offers a fully paid development period, employment with a leading Defence company, and structured training and development journey. An estimated salary of £50,000 - £65,000 per year depends on location and experience.

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