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Octagon Group

System Engineer

Southampton
£45k – £65k/yr
Posted about 20 hours ago
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New System Engineer Job Based in Southampton, Open to Mid or Senior Level

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.

About the Role

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.

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Main Responsibilities

  • 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 Role

  • 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

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Desirable

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

What’s on Offer

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

How to Apply

If interested in this Systems Engineer Job based in Southampton, please send in an application or you can also contact Keelan Riley on kriley@octagongroup.co.uk or call 01525 664852 for more information.

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Skills

Systems Engineering
Requirements Management
System Architecture
System Integration
Verification and Validation
Technical Documentation
System Configuration
Cross-functional Communication
Electro-optical Systems

Location

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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