Combat System Engineer
Are you interested in contributing to the future of defence technology? This is an opportunity to work on advanced naval systems, helping to protect lives through well-designed and reliable engineering solutions. You will join a cooperative engineering team working on complex combat system capabilities alongside experienced technical professionals.
The Role
As a Combat System Engineer, you will play an important role in supporting the development and delivery of effective naval combat systems. You will contribute across the full equipment lifecycle, helping to plan, integrate, test, evaluate, and support system acceptance to meet operational requirements.
Working as part of a supportive engineering team, you will contribute to a long-term naval combat systems integration programme. You will carry out integration and testing activities under the guidance of senior engineers, working closely with project management to ensure delivery aligns with agreed technical and delivery plans. You will take responsibility for specific project tasks, support customer engagement to understand capability needs and programme constraints, develop test plans, carry out integration activities, and produce clear supporting evidence.
Key Responsibilities
Run core systems engineering activities on complex defence projects
Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are understood and addressed
Produce and maintain technical documentation to support work delivered
Provide updates on progress to project leads and customers
Take part in sea trials on Royal Navy vessels, including possible overseas activity
Essential Experience
Experience in a relevant engineering discipline
Background working with naval combat systems or related areas such as radar, sonar, command and control, or weapons systems
Experience in system integration, testing, and evaluation
Essential Qualifications
Honours degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
(HNC/D level qualifications will be considered with suitable experience)
We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences. If you can demonstrate the required skills, experience, and willingness to learn, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Working Pattern
Full-time role (37 hours per week)
Hybrid working available
Travel to customer and company sites will be required
Why Join?
You will be part of an organisation that values cooperation, shared knowledge, and practical problem-solving. Teams work together across disciplines, encouraging collaboration and open communication in an inclusive environment where people feel supported and able to develop their skills.
Benefits
Pension scheme with life assurance
Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
Private medical, dental, and health cash plan options
Employee discount schemes and wellbeing initiatives
Volunteering opportunities supporting charities and local communities
Commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community
Security Clearance
This role requires eligibility for SC clearance as a minimum. Existing clearance may be transferable.
