Lead Systems Engineer

£65,000 + Benefits + Hybrid (2 days required onsite a week)

Plymouth

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Systems Engineer to join a major defence engineering programme developing next-generation Electronic Warfare and Radar systems.

This is a permanent opportunity offering hybrid working, long-term project stability, and the chance to work on innovative systems at the forefront of defence technology.

The Company:We’re working with a global engineering and technology leader delivering advanced solutions to the defence sector. You’ll join a highly skilled Integrated Project Team, collaborating with specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver complex systems that make a real impact.

The Role: As Lead Systems Engineer, you’ll take ownership of requirements management, systems definition, and verification across the full engineering lifecycle. You’ll ensure technical integrity, compliance, and traceability throughout development.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and managing project requirements using DOORs Defining and implementing the project’s Requirements Management and DOORS Implementation Plans Supporting requirements definition, apportionment, and traceability from system to sub-system level Producing verification and compliance documentation Managing verification evidence and supporting data for compliance demonstration Liaising with mu...