System Engineer

Systems Engineer – Requirements (Directed Energy Systems) Location : Bristol Salary : Up to £55,000 (depending on experience) Working model : Hybrid – typically 2–4 days per week on-site An opportunity has arisen to join a leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of innovation in Directed Energy Weapon Systems . You’ll be part of the highly publicised DragonFire programme – the UK’s first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) demonstrator, which has achieved remarkable success in recent trials and continues to evolve into a deployable, world-class air defence system. As a Systems Engineer within the Requirements & Certification domain, you will ensure that this next-generation technology meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and compliance. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the system’s specification, proving, and assurance activities across its lifecycle. What you’ll be doing: • Leading requirements analysis, specification, and justification for complex system designs. • Supporting system proving, verification, and certification to ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards. • Managing requirement flow-down through the system, sub-system, and equipment levels. • Working closely with design authorities, customers, and multidisciplinary teams to balance capability needs with design constraints. • Communicating technical issues and design rationale clearly to internal and external stakeholders. • Supporting technical mediation and problem-solving throughout the system lifecycle. What we’re looking for: • Background in systems engineering with experience in requirements management, design assurance, or certification. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to technical detail and traceability. • Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively at all levels. • Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, or Rhapsody is desirable. • Experience in the defence or other highly regulated engineering environments is advantageous. • A delivery-focused, proactive mindset with a passion for working on cutting-edge technology. Additional details: Applicants must be British citizens or dual nationals holding British citizenship and will be required to obtain security clearance (BPSS minimum). The role comes with a competitive benefits package, including a company bonus of up to £2,500, pension contributions up to 14%, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, and additional flexi leave opportunities. For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply! Reference: AMC/RKI

Location: Filton, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025