Senior System Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer – Hampshire Area

Permanent

An innovative engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced maritime and subsea technology is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join its high-performing custom projects team.

This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, bespoke systems designed for some of the most challenging environments on the planet. The organisation has a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible through innovation and collaboration.

The Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle – from early concept and requirements definition through to system integration, validation, and customer delivery.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and multidisciplinary technical teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-performance systems that meet demanding technical and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and delivery of complex, bespoke engineering systems
• Provide oversight across the full system lifecycle, from concept through to deployment
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to define requirements and develop solutions
• Support technical proposals, project planning, and engineering effort estimation
• Define and oversee system integration, verification, validation, and testing activities
• Ensure compliance with customer and industry standards
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across software, electronics, and mechanical engineering
• Diagnose and resolve complex system and integration challenges
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation
• Manage technical risks and report progress to stakeholders
• Represent the business in customer meetings, demonstrations, and trials
• Provide ongoing technical support to deployed systems

About You

You’re an experienced systems engineer with strong technical leadership skills and a structured, analytical mindset. You’re comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with both technical teams and customers.

You will bring:

• Strong systems thinking and problem-solving capability
• Experience delivering complex engineering or product development projects
• Confidence working directly with customers and stakeholders
• Knowledge of system integration, testing, and validation processes
• Understanding of software, electronics, and/or mechanical engineering principles
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering (Systems, Electronics, Mechanical, Software or similar)
• Proven experience in systems engineering, design, or technical project delivery
• Strong understanding of verification, validation, and integration activities