Systems Engineer

Posted 11/05/2026 by Octagon Group

Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary/Rate:
£45,000 - £65,000/annum

New System Engineer job based in Southampton, Hampshire

Location Southampton
Hybrid


Due to continued growth, we have a brand-new opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a leading defence technology company based in Southampton.

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex technical systems from concept through to completion. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and customers, you’ll ensure all components are successfully integrated and meet the required specifications. This is a customer-facing role where you’ll be involved across the full engineering lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer job in Southampton: 

  • Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements
  • Develop and oversee system architecture
  • Support system integration, verification, and validation
  • Act as the link between customers, project managers, and engineering teams
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation and system configuration

About the Systems Engineer job in Southampton

  • STEM degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven background in Systems Engineering
  • Strong knowledge of requirements management, verification, and validation
  • Confident communicator able to work with cross-functional teams

Desirable 

  • Experience within defence, military, or aerospace industries
  • Knowledge of electro-optical systems

What’s on Offer for the Systems Engineer in Southampton:

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working
  • Private health and dental cover
  • Share scheme
  • Increasing holiday allowance with service
  • Excellent career development opportunities


If Interested in this Systems Engineer Job based in Southampton please send in an application.

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
5571
Job ID:
224523004

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