System Design Authority

Job Description Systems Engineer Surface ShipsLocation: Dorchester, Dorset, EnglandCompetitive market salary negotiable at application Package Includes:Career Development and TrainingEmployee pension contribution is matched 1.5 times by TKMS Atlas to a maximum of 10.5% ER contribution25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years)Dental Cover and Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible working patternsRelocation PackagePurpose of roleOverseeing the design and development of innovative technical solutions that meet our customer requirements and business needs. The role covers all aspects of the product lifecycle; from requirements capture and analysis through system specification, concept studies, modelling and simulation, design and development, system integration, validation and qualification.Knowledge and experience (will be developed in the job role if not held)Ability to analyse complex problems and identify solutionsAbility to guide design processes and make sound technical decisionsCandidates should have previous experience in a technical/engineering role, with either a desire to develop / previous experience in delivering equipment or products into serviceDemonstrable and proven competence in Systems Engineering and the systems engineering lifecycleDomain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Systems Engineering, Sonar and Underwater Acoustics, Maritime Security Systems, Marine technology, Mine warfare, Anti-submarine Warfare, Command and Control Systems (including network architectures and software)Key SkillsetKey accountabilities may includeProvides technical oversight to all stages of the product lifecycle, working with the Sales team, Project Manager, Engineering and Support teams.Responsible for interpreting customer requirements, specifying the system solution, planning development and testing, leading engineering lifecycle reviews and ensuring successful customer acceptance and handover.Responsible for the System Engineering outputs including: Assessing Customer requirements against product specificationsSystem specificationsSystem architecture definitionInternal and external interface definitionTest and Acceptance strategyDefining engineering work packages and sub-contractor specificationsSupporting the Project/Bid Manager in identifying and managing technical riskSelling-off contract requirements by leading Factory, Harbour and Sea Acceptance Test activitiesResponsible to the Head of System Design for quality of technical and engineering output, following the company's System EngineeringProcesses and technical reviewsResponsible to the customer for delivering a system that is fit for purposeRepresents TKMS ATLAS UK products and systems on behalf of the business to the customer, external partners, stakeholders and suppliersAdditional informationDue to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum). SC clearance must be in place before the successful candidate can start.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-20