Systems Engineer

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

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.

Develop Internal Capability Shape and refine engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance RC Fornax’s systems engineering capability.

Collaborate Across Functions Work closely with project managers, software engineers, and business development teams to ensure integrated delivery.

Support Business Growth Engage in proposal development, client interaction, and knowledge sharing to support strategic growth and professional development.

What You’ll Bring

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.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Problem Solving & Initiative Proactive approach to identifying and solving technical challenges independently and collaboratively.

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)

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