About this role
Salary: £45,000 - 45,000 per year
Requirements: Analytical systems thinking, with the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, and an understanding of the requirements and needs that drive the designAbility to present and engage with a senior set of internal and external stakeholdersAbility to influence and drive a narrativeWillingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile teamAttention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skillsFull British Citizenship without limitations or Dual Nationality inclusive of British Citizenship Responsibilities: Deliver key System of Systems concepting activitiesElicit and decompose requirementsCarry out architectural processes across the projects Model Based Engineering toolsWork with design teams to define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the needSupport cross-functional assessment and analysis activities Technologies: Support More:
We are offering an opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic team of innovative and passionate system thinkers, contributing to the design and delivery of next-generation combat air systems within a groundbreaking Defence programme. We are part of the Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force, built on the Global Combat Air Programme partnership with Italy and Japan, and focused on revolutionising weapon integration and the employment of weapons. The role supports the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities and offers a lucrative benefits package that includes a company bonus of up to £2,500, a strong employer pension contribution of up to 14%, paid overtime, generous flexi leave, flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave, excellent on-site facilities with subsidised meals and free car parking, and a Healthcare Cash Plan.
last updated 37 week of 2026