Fortress Recruit Limited

Fortress Recruit is currently seeking an experienced Contract Systems Engineer, outside of IR35, to support a leading defence engineering organisation based in Poole. This contract will support several major naval defence programmes, with a particular focus on maintaining and developing system documentation and electrical design information across complex shipboard systems. We're looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who is comfortable working with electrical system documentation, cable schedules and engineering drawings, whilst supporting wider systems engineering activities across customer projects. Key responsibilities will include: Producing and maintaining system documentation throughout the engineering lifecycle Creating and updating cable diagrams, wire diagrams and terminal block drawings Producing electrical schematics using SolidWorks Electrical or DraftSight Supporting configuration control and engineering change activities Maintaining drawing libraries and engineering documentation Working closely with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to ensure technical accuracy Supporting customer projects across naval and defence programmes Contributing to system integration, design reviews and technical documentation where required To be considered for this role, you'll have: Previous experience as a Systems Engineer within defence, maritime or another highly regulated engineering environment Strong experience producing engineering documentation for electrical or electronic systems Experience creating cable diagrams, wire diagrams, terminal block drawings and electrical schematics Working knowledge of SolidWorks Electrical or DraftSight (desirable) An understanding of configuration control and engineering change A logical approach to systems engineering and problem solving Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (5 years' UK residency without visa or sponsorship requirement) This is an excellent opportunity to support long term defence programmes within a collaborative engineering team, working on complex naval systems whilst providing key engineering support across multiple customer projects. This is a full time, 6 month contract position offered outside of IR35 based in Poole, with flexible hybrid working options. For a confidential conversation or to request further details, please get in touch with a full copy of your up to date CV.

Fortress Recruit is now looking for a talented Systems Engineer to join a leading defence organisation as part of their growing engineering team, responsible for delivering advanced systems used across global naval and defence programmes. You'll work on a mixture of defence programmes and customer projects, taking ownership of complete system designs from requirements through to customer delivery. The business is investing heavily in new product development and redesign programmes making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges whilst influencing future product development. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the technical delivery of customer projects across the full systems engineering lifecycle Acting as the technical authority for system designs, supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout delivery Developing, reviewing and maintaining system requirements, technical documentation and engineering baselines Supporting system architecture, integration, verification and customer acceptance activities Leading technical and design reviews whilst working closely with customers throughout project delivery Supporting product redesign activities, system architecture development and future technology roadmaps Working closely with software, electronics, mechanical and production engineers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions Managing engineering change, configuration control and technical documentation Supporting continuous improvement, product development and engineering best practice Maintaining engineering documentation including cable drawings and system documentation Supporting international engineering teams as the business continues to expand To be considered for this role, you'll have: A Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience Previous experience working within full lifecycle Systems Engineering Experience working across the full engineering lifecycle from requirements through to delivery The ability to produce and review high quality technical documentation A logical approach to systems thinking and problem solving Experience working with engineering configuration control and change management Knowledge of electrical system design and engineering documentation Experience using SolidWorks Electrical, DraftSight or similar electrical CAD software would be highly advantageous An interest in future technologies, product development and continuous improvement Eligibility to successfully obtain SC (5 years' UK residency without visa or sponsorship requirement) This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative engineering organisation where you'll have genuine technical ownership, exposure to international programmes, opportunities to travel and the chance to influence the future direction of established defence products. This is a full-time, permanent role with competitive salary, plus flexible working. Based in Poole, there may be occasional travel across the UK and overseas to support engineering activities, customer engagements and project requirements. For a confidential conversation or to request a full job description, please get in touch with a full copy of your up-to-date CV.