System Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions • bristol, england • Posted May 22, 2026

About the Role

System Engineer

What you will do in this role is take ownership of a critical engineering sub-system - the Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) that underpins advanced maritime capability, supporting its performance, reliability and evolution across live programmes. This is a position that gives you real scope to shape technical outcomes while developing your systems engineering career within a high-performing defence environment.

What you will need

  • British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearance (SC level)
  • Experience delivering engineering products within a structured lifecycle
  • Understanding of systems engineering processes including specification and integration
  • Experience with technical problem solving in a complex engineering environment

Salary and rewards

  • Salary £46,000 to £55,000
  • Flexi leave up t...