Posted 30 July, 2026
Senior Systems Engineer
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Barnstaple, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Senior Systems EngineerDevon (Hybrid/Flexible Working)Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation delivering cutting-edge technology to defence and maritime customers worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for a systems engineering professional looking to work on complex, mission-critical products from concept through to in-service support. You'll play a key role in the full engineering lifecycle, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for highly regulated environments. The Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the design, development, integration and support of advanced engineering systems, ensuring projects are delivered to demanding technical and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include:\n
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- Defining, managing and verifying system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle. \n
- Supporting technical aspects of bids and proposals. \n
- Leading systems integration, verification and qualification activities. \n
- Planning and executing product trials, testing and validation. \n
- Producing and managing technical work packages. \n
- Supporting design proving, commissioning and in-service support activities. \n
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions. \n
- Providing technical guidance and contributing to continuous improvement across engineering projects. \n
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- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline. \n
- Significant experience working as a Systems Engineer within a complex engineering environment. \n
- Strong understanding of requirements capture, management and verification. \n
- Experience using requirements management tools. \n
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies. \n
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. \n
- Experience leading technical work packages or engineering teams. \n
- Previous experience within defence, maritime, aerospace or other highly regulated industries. \n
- Experience of sonar systems, underwater sensing, or the underwater battlespace would be highly advantageous but is not essential. \n
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- Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience. \n
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. \n
- Generous annual leave with the option to buy and sell additional days. \n
- Flexible working hours, including early finish Fridays. \n
- Annual bonus scheme. \n
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan. \n
- Competitive employer pension contribution. \n
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. \n
- Employee discounts, wellbeing initiatives and social activities. \n
- Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. \n
- Modern office environment with excellent on-site amenities. \n
