Systems Design Authority

Electus Recruitment Solutions • East Knighton, Dorset • Posted June 08, 2026

About the Role

System Design Authority

You will take ownership of complex maritime system design decisions shaping next generation capability for surface ship programmes. This role gives you end to end influence across requirements, architecture and delivery.

What you will need
• British citizen eligible for Security Clearance (SC)
• Ability to obtain SC clearance if not already held
• Strong background in systems engineering within a complex engineering environment
• Experience working across the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements through to validation
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and guide technical decision making

Salary and rewards
Competitive salary and benefits

What you will be doing
• Leading technical oversight across the full system lifecycle from requirements capture through to acceptance
• Translating customer needs into clear system specifications and architectural solutions
• Defining system ...