System Engineer (Post Grad/Junior)

Location: Hertfordshire (1–2 days per week on-site)

Salary: Dependent on experience + Benefits

Our client, a leading Defence organisation is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a growing Maritime programme and other variants. The role is open to junior candidates who demonstrate strong engineering behaviours, problem-solving ability, and a willingness to learn.

Role Overview

The Systems Engineer will support the through-life engineering of the PDLT subsystem within a fast-paced delivery environment supporting UK and international customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting in-service technical queries and engineering issues
• Undertaking Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML/UML and Rhapsody
• Supporting product validation, verification, and certification of changes
• Working with project teams to support planning, forecasting, and delivery updates
• Producing and reviewing technical engineering documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices

Candidate Profile

• STEM degree or equivalent experience
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle (requirements, integration, test)
• Exposure to MBSE tools and methodologies (Rhapsody desirable)
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) and configuration control
• Experience in engineering delivery or technical problem solving (junior-level experience acceptable)
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable challenging existing approaches to improve outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Paid Overtime
• Flexi & Hybrid Working
• Pension
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Subsidised Meals & Excellent Site Facilities 

Please note that candidates must be willing and able to obtain SC clearance, and therefore hold British Citizenship.