Mission Systems Engineer

Job title: Mission Systems Engineer

Location: London

We’re currently supporting a growing defence engineering organisation looking to bring in a Systems Engineer to support the delivery of complex and highly technical defence programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects across mission systems, integrated platforms, and next-generation defence technologies within a collaborative engineering environment.

The Role

You’ll be involved across the full systems engineering lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support the development, integration, and delivery of advanced engineering solutions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Requirements capture and management
• Systems architecture and functional design
• Verification & validation activities
• Technical documentation and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting integration, testing, and acceptance activities
• Working closely with software, hardware, electronics, and mechanical teams
• Supporting delivery across complex defence programmes

What They’re Looking For

• Previous experience within a Systems Engineering environment
• Experience within defence, aerospace, maritime, or other highly regulated industries
• Understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
• Experience with requirements management tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Desirable Experience

• Mission systems or platform integration experience
• Experience with defence standards and regulated environments
• Security-cleared or eligible for UK Security Clearance
• Exposure to RF, electronics, software, or embedded systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business working on long-term defence programmes with strong project pipelines and continued investment in engineering growth.