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Systems Engineer

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will be involved in the design and development and support of our products. You will be an integral part of the design, development, design proving, test, commissioning and in-service support of the equipment



System Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.



The salary for this role is up to £55k, depending on experience.



What you’ll be doing 



Support the management of Requirements throughout the Engineering Lifecycle

Proving Technical inputs to bidding activities

Integration and production qualification activities

Working as a part of team, taking concepts and prototypes, and developing them into Products

Planning Work Packages and support the tracking and execution of themAbout our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.



What we offer 

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:  



Work life balance



Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 

25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell 

Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual 

Half day Fridays 

Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeing



Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program 

All Staff Bonus 

Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre

Sports & Social activities

Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings

Canada Life GP and financial advice

Life assurance policy

Publication and recruitment bonus rewards

Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources



Electric vehicle charging points at all sites 

Private seated lunch areas 

Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages 

Onsite showers and toiletries provision 

Free onsite parking The skills you need



Knowledge and experience of working within the Verification and Validation

An understanding of requirements capture and experience of using DOORS to manage requirements

Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

Familiar with systems engineering best practice

Experience with electrical design and product development

Excellent Communication SkillsJoin us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)

Systems Engineer

Barnstaple, UK
Full time

Published on 07/01/2025

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