Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Systems Engineer – OptronicsCompetitive 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 deliveryRequirements:• 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 reportsWhy 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 improvementEssentialDue 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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Senior Systems Engineer
1 week ago
Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester We offer full and part time opportunities – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 dependent on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage...
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Senior Systems Engineer
3 weeks ago
Snodland, Kent, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester We offer full and part time opportunities – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 dependent on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage...
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Principal Systems Engineer
4 weeks ago
Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Frimley, Bristol, Weymouth, Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you’ll be doing: Manage and administer the DOORS Classic database for...
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Senior Systems Engineer
1 week ago
Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester We offer full and part time opportunities – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 dependent on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop,...
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Senior Systems Engineer
4 weeks ago
Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester We offer full and part time opportunities – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 dependent on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop,...
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Test Systems Engineer Team Leader
4 weeks ago
Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob Title: Test Systems Engineer Team Leader Location: Rochester, Kent. (On-Site) Salary: Up to 65,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Working in a team environment you will be leading a multi disciplined engineering team, developing test equipment solutions that support the complex and demanding requirements of our military...
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Principal Engineer
4 weeks ago
Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob Title: Combat Systems Engineer – External Communications Location: Frimley, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience What you’ll be doing: Capturing and agreeing technical...
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System Engineer
4 weeks ago
Kent, United Kingdom Winsearch Full timeSystem Engineer Location: Kent (commutable from surrounding areas) Sector: Defence, Electro-Optics, Precision Engineering Employment Type: Permanent Posted by: Winsearch – Engineering & Technical Recruitment Specialists Overview Winsearch is supporting a leading manufacturer within the defence and precision engineering sector in the recruitment of an...
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System Engineering
3 days ago
Kent, United Kingdom Morgan Ryder Full timeSystems 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...
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Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Kent, United Kingdom Morgan Ryder Full timeSystems Engineer – OptronicsCompetitive 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...
