Systems Engineer

1 Days Old

Systems Engineer
Permanent
Sandwich
33 hours per week (Every other Friday off!)
£40k - £50k (DOE)
Please note, I cannot consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role, so please do not apply if you do not already have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our clients Engineering team. This role involves working across the full product lifecycle—from concept to end-of-life—collaborating closely with product line, mechanical, and software teams.
The role requires providing realistic project estimates, identifying risks, and recommending effective solutions to ensure the successful delivery of both new and existing product lines.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse, capture, and generate specifications for products and systems.
Support sales and business development by answering technical queries and producing proposals, reports, and supporting documentation.
Contribute to the new product introduction process by identifying risks and suggesting mitigations.
Keep up to date with systems engineering best practices and recommend cost-effective solutions.
Undertake customer and supplier visits when required.
Qualifications Required:
Essential: Degree in systems engineering, physics, or electronics.
Desirable: Higher degree or specialist qualification in systems engineering.
Experience
Proven experience in systems engineering, electro-optics, or electro-mechanics.
Familiarity with FMEA analysis.
Hands-on electronic design experience is advantageous.
Skills & Abilities
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency with analysis tools such as Matlab/Octave, C#, or Python.
Strong mathematical capability.
Knowledge of embedded C/C++ is an advantage.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge
Systems engineering and analysis principles.
Awareness of defence-related environmental and EMC
Understanding of geographical information systems (GIS) is advantageous.
Familiarity with control theory, servo systems, and control loops desirable.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be eligible to obtain/or already have Security Clearance to SC level.
Benefits
9-day fortnight (every other Friday off).
Competitive salary and profit-sharing scheme.
Stakeholder pension and death-in-service cover.
Private healthcare with Benenden.
Employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
This company are offering a competitive salary and genuine career progression, as well as great benefits!
If you believe you met the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!
This role is being handled by Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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Location:
Sandwich, Kent
Salary:
£40,000 - £50,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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