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Senior Systems Engineer

Eclectic Recruitment
Filton
money-bag £37000 - £47000/annum
Posted: 04 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 04 October 2026
Ref: 225572675

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic team of innovative and passionate system thinkers, playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that will set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness and efficiency.

This role forms part of a ground-breaking programme within the Defence sector, focused on designing and delivering a cutting-edge Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force within an ambitious timeframe. Built upon a global partnership through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), uniting the UK with international allies Italy and Japan, this initiative aims to revolutionise the integration and employment of weapons, moving beyond traditional methods to create a more dynamic and efficient approach.

This is an unparalleled chance to significantly contribute to the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities, reducing cognitive burden and facilitating the seamless coordination of complex weaponry in the battlespace, to ensure missions are executed with precision and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering key System of Systems concepting activities
  • Requirements elicitation and decomposition
  • Architectural processes across the project''s Model Based Engineering tools
  • Working with design teams to define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the need
  • Supporting cross-functional assessment and analysis activities

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Analytical systems thinking, with the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, and an understanding of the requirements/needs that drive the design
  • Ability to present and engage with a senior set of internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to influence and drive a narrative
  • Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team
  • Attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Company bonus of up to -2,500 (based on company performance)
  • Strong employer pension contribution, up to a maximum total (employer and employee) of 14%
  • Opportunity for paid overtime
  • Generous flexi leave allowance, with up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working arrangements welcomed
  • Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support
  • Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
  • Healthcare Cash Plan, offering cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jack ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client''s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, but if you haven''t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

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