Thomas Search

Thomas Search has partnered with a leading UK defence technology contractor who is looking for a Principal Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to work across ground-breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community. As Lead Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategy to ensure the department offering is well positioned to meet customer needs going forward. You will also be responsible for leading a cross-technical team of systems engineers, providing both day-to-day management and strategic technical leadership. You will work on simulations and tools that enable combat systems engineers to perform their roles effectively, combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities. Experience and Qualifications: Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent). Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation. Strong experience within Systems Engineering, Networks, IT would be preferable Previous maritime experience would be an advantage. Understanding of the Technical Assurance process. Knowledge of computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, NTP and Wireshark. NB. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances.

Thomas Search has partnered with a leading UK defence technology contractor who is looking for experienced Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting opportunity to work across ground breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community. As a System Engineer, you will have an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK's Armed Forces, you will be part of the Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service Team and support the delivery of tactical data analysis tools and real-time combat system equipment simulators and stimulators. Experience and Qualifications: Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent). Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation. Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards. System engineering principles and lifecycles including requirements, design and testing. Computer technology including virtual machines, shared computing environments and servers. Software development methods, processes and scripting. NB. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances.

Thomas Search has partnered with a leading defence engineering & technology contractor who is looking for a Junior Systems Engineer in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to gain earlier career exposer to cutting edge technology and innovations in a beautiful part of the UK. The Role As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK's Armed Forces whilst growing your skills and knowledge in an area of Systems Engineering that deals with some the latest technologies being utilised by the Royal Navy. Day-to-day, you'll play an active part in the technical delivery that supports Test, Trials, Training and Evaluation activity. You'll be involved in real project work from the outset, drawing on the experience of the wider technical community while steadily building your own confidence and capability. This role is designed to help you grow, giving you the chance to develop deeper subject matter expertise across system, platform specialisms, or build your technical leadership skills as you progress. You'll work closely with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to meaningful engineering outcomes while learning from those around you. This is a role where you'll be supported, trusted and encouraged to stretch yourself, with a clear pathway to grow your career in systems engineering. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting and executing core systems engineering tasks across a range of meaningful projects. Installing, operating and helping to maintain the Test and Development System. Working with Shared Computing Environments as part of system integration activity. Helping resolve on-site issues linked to trials planning and stakeholder communication. Essential experience of the Systems Engineer: Experience in a relevant or aligned engineering, technical, IT, or systems environment. Some exposure to Test & Evaluation, Integration, or similar hands-on technical activity. A proactive, trustworthy and reliable approach, with a clear drive to learn, develop and progress. Essential qualifications & experience for the Systems Engineer: Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar. HNC/D Level qualification is acceptable if accompanied with appropriate experience. Equivalent practical experience, an apprenticeship background, or demonstrable hands-on capability are equally valued. NB: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances. This is a fully time permanent role working a 37-hour week based at the BUTEC site (British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre) Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland. BUTEC is a specialised facility focused on underwater testing and evaluation. It supports the development and assessment of various maritime systems including submarines, autonomous underwater vehicles and naval munitions. Working towards the advancement of underwater technology including innovations in sonar, navigation and communication systems in real-world scenarios.