Mission Planning Systems Engineer (Software and Algorithms)

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Mission Planning Systems Engineer with a focus on software and algorithms. This permanent opportunity involves supporting the development of future anti-ship and deep-strike capabilities across air, maritime and land-based platforms, working closely with systems architecture, software and algorithm teams. The role offers hybrid working, with three days per week on site due to the classified nature of the work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of maritime and land-based anti-ship and deep-strike mission planning products
• Generate software and algorithm requirements as part of wider systems engineering activities
• Collaborate with software and algorithm teams to ensure designs meet overall mission planning system needs
• Refine system designs, requirements and architectures within a Model Based Systems Engineering environment
• Assess opportunities to reuse development across multiple product variants
• Work with wider mission planning teams and international partners to align engineering development with operational requirements
• Support the link between mission planning system design and product delivery
• Contribute to key programme milestones while engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Experience in systems engineering, particularly subsystem requirements development and design
• Understanding of mission planning, algorithms and software development processes
• Appreciation of Model Based Systems Engineering principles and practices
• Experience with engineering tools, configuration management and configuration control
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to engineering challenges
• Ability to communicate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience in mission planning or offboard, user-focused systems would be advantageous
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required UK security clearance, including British citizenship or dual nationality with British citizenship

Benefits:

• Company performance-related bonus scheme
• Employer-supported pension contributions
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Up to 15 additional days through a flexible leave allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental, adoption, shared parental, paternity and neonatal leave provisions
• Subsidised meals, free car parking and excellent on-site facilities
• Healthcare Cash Plan covering areas such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing expenses

Security requirements and nationality restrictions may apply. Successful applicants will be required to complete HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks after offer stage, and further security clearance requirements may apply depending on the role. UK residency history may also be considered as part of the clearance process.

If you are a proactive Systems Engineer with expertise in mission planning, algorithms, software requirements and Model Based Systems Engineering, apply now to support the delivery of advanced Defence and Security capabilities.