Octagon Group
System Engineer
System Engineer at Octagon Group, based in Southampton, South East. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Southampton, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- DevOps Engineer
Reference 639522293843633240
About the role
Senior Talent Partner | Aerospace & Defence Talent Connector | Helping Companies Build the Future of Flight & Security
New System Engineer job based in Southampton, Hampshire
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. 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.
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
Qualifications
- 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
- Experience within defence, military, or aerospace industries
- Knowledge of electro‑optical systems
Benefits
- Private health and dental cover
- Increasing holiday allowance with service
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering, Design, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
If Interested in this Systems Engineer job based in Southampton please send in an application or you can also contact Keelan Riley on or call for more information.
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Reference: 639522293843633240 · Posted 19 minutes ago · Closes 15 Dec 2026 · Listed via Octagon Group
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