Combat System Engineer
CV-LibraryHampshirepermanentPosted: 23 March 2026
Apply NowOur client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Combat System Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of advanced defence systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
Directing technical documentation in support of work carried out
Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
Conducting sea trials on Royal Navy Ships, including potentially overseas
Job Requirements:
Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
Proven experience on Naval Combat Systems or Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons
Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration
Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar (HNC/D Level qualification acceptable with appropriate experience)
Benefits:
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more
Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
If you are an experienced Combat System Engineer and are ready to take the next step in your career by working with advanced technology in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dynamic team in Portsmouth
Key Responsibilities:
Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
Directing technical documentation in support of work carried out
Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
Conducting sea trials on Royal Navy Ships, including potentially overseas
Job Requirements:
Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
Proven experience on Naval Combat Systems or Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons
Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration
Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar (HNC/D Level qualification acceptable with appropriate experience)
Benefits:
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more
Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
If you are an experienced Combat System Engineer and are ready to take the next step in your career by working with advanced technology in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dynamic team in Portsmouth