RC Fornax
Systems Engineer
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Systems Engineer (Various Grades)
Location
New Malden
Salary
£50,000 - £70,000
Work Model
Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)
What You’ll Do
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Deliver Systems Engineering Projects
- Lead and contribute to the technical delivery of multidisciplinary systems engineering projects, with a particular focus on maritime platforms, systems and domains, while maintaining awareness of defence, aerospace, nuclear and other regulated sectors.
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Develop Internal Capability
- Shape and refine engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance RC Fornax’s systems engineering capability.
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Collaborate Across Functions
- Work closely with project managers, software engineers, and business development teams to ensure integrated delivery.
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Support Business Growth
- Engage in proposal development, client interaction, and knowledge sharing to support strategic growth and professional development.
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What You’ll Bring
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Systems Engineering Expertise
- Solid foundation in systems engineering principles including requirements analysis, trade-off studies and system architecture, ideally applied within maritime or closely related regulated environments.
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Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
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Problem Solving & Initiative
- Proactive approach to identifying and solving technical challenges independently and collaboratively.
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Attention to Detail
- Commitment to producing high-quality, traceable, and auditable engineering outputs.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in maritime engineering, naval platforms, ship systems, underwater systems, or related defence environments, with awareness of aerospace, nuclear or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g. SysML, Enterprise Architect)
- Exposure to consultancy or small business environments
- Understanding of software engineering or integration with hardware systems
- Knowledge of, or interest in, emerging technologies such as autonomy, digital engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced simulation, sensing technologies or novel maritime systems
- Working towards professional registration (e.g. CSEP, CEng)
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Additional Information
- Hybrid working: 3 days in-office per week
- Opportunities for professional development and registration
- Inclusive and collaborative team culture
Security Notice: Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates must be Sole British Nationals and will be required to undergo UK Government security vetting.
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