Functional Systems Engineer

Cirrus Selection · Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Functional Systems Engineer at Cirrus Selection, based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, paying £40,000 - £57,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£40,000 - £57,000 per annum
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Sector
DevOps Engineer

24% below the typical rate for devops engineer

Reference 10583

About the role

Hybrid (3 days per week on-site | Paid Overtime | Annual Bonus | Interesting & Challenging

Location               Bristol

Hours                   37 per week | Permanent

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge defence technology programmes with real international impact?

We’re supporting a major defence engineering organisation as they continue to expand their Functional Development team, driven by new programme awards and growing export opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development, certification and delivery of advanced defence systems supporting UK and international customers.

Salary & Benefits

  • Up to £57,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus up to £2,500
  • Hybrid working, 3 days on-site
  • Up to 14% combined pension contribution
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Up to 15 additional flexi leave days
  • Enhanced parental leave package
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Subsidised meals, free parking and excellent site facilities

The Role

Working within the Functional Development team and supporting the Chief Systems Engineer, you’ll contribute across a range of complex engineering activities, including:

  • Requirements capture, derivation and management
  • System, subsystem and software development activities
  • Technical investigations and certification support
  • Programme and stakeholder support for international projects
  • Systems studies, trade studies and architecture development
  • Engineering change management and product development

This is a varied role offering exposure across multiple engineering disciplines and international programmes.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven Systems Engineering experience, ideally within defence or complex engineering environments
  • Experience with requirements management and derivation
  • Knowledge of engineering tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG or Rhapsody
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience developing complex systems and architectures
  • Ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Product line experience would be advantageous

Security
You must be a British Citizen or dual national with British Citizenship as this role requires you to gain SC Clearance.

Cirrus Selection - specialist recruiters to the engineering and technology sectors, offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment.

Reference: 10583 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Listed via Cirrus Selection

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