Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer – UK MoD & Government Systems

Location: Redhill (UK)
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a passion for delivering secure, technically robust solutions for government and defence environments? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing, configuring and delivering mission-critical systems that support national security and operational capability. You’ll join a proactive engineering team working on complex, high-impact projects across the UK.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for delivering end-to-end technical support across government and defence projects, including:

• Designing and configuring systems for MoD/Government programmes.


• Liaising with project teams to support timely and accurate delivery of assigned work.


• Testing and evaluating new equipment to ensure compliance with technical specifications.


• Ensuring all technical documentation and drawings are produced to a high standard.


• Verifying equipment and software against project requirements and performance criteria.


• Visiting customer sites when required to support project roll-outs and technical activity.


• Defining IP structures and providing technical guidance for system implementations.


• Supporting customer meetings, future system enhancements, and solution planning.


• Participating in the MoD/Government duty engineering rota, offering technical support when needed.

What we’re looking for

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Strong understanding of networks and system design within secure or regulated environments.


• The ability to take ownership of tasks, make sound decisions and follow through to completion.


• Experience interpreting and delivering technical requirements for complex engineering projects.


• Confidence in producing accurate documentation and working closely with cross-functional teams.


• Eligibility to obtain, or already hold, UK Security Clearance (SC or DV depending on project needs).

A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience is preferred, but strong practical experience in MoD/Government or secure systems engineering is equally valued.

Why this role stands out

• You’ll work on high-priority, technically complex government programmes that genuinely make a difference.


• Every day brings fresh challenges — from system design to field support and high-level technical problem solving.


• You’ll join a forward-thinking engineering environment with opportunities for long-term growth.


• The work is diverse, meaningful and ideal for engineers who enjoy autonomy, responsibility and contributing to national capability.

What’s on offer

• A competitive salary package (market range typically £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience).


• Long-term progression opportunities within government and defence engineering pathways.


• Exposure to cutting-edge communications, ICT and secure network technologies.

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