Systems Engineer Speculative Talent Pipeline
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Job Summary
Were building the UKs next generation engineering powerhouse providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience.
We specialise in turning advances in sensing AI and communications into operational capability for the edge where connectivity may be degraded or denied. Our work focuses on accelerating the deployment of technology improving decision-making for frontline teams and protecting people and critical assets in demanding environments.
Headquartered in Bristol Rowden employs around 160 people and operates over 20000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities. We have a growing international footprint and are one of Europes fastest-growing engineering businesses.
We specialise in turning advances in sensing AI and communications into operational capability for the edge where connectivity may be degraded or denied. Our work focuses on accelerating the deployment of technology improving decision-making for frontline teams and protecting people and critical assets in demanding environments.
Headquartered in Bristol Rowden employs around 160 people and operates over 20000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities. We have a growing international footprint and are one of Europes fastest-growing engineering businesses.
About the opportunity
Due to increased demand were building a pipeline for proactive and mission focused Systems Engineers who are interested in joining our growing Engineering team.
These roles suit people who enjoy hands-on engineering rapid integration and delivering robust systems into demanding environments. We operate a hybrid model typically around three days a week in the office and welcome applicants within a commutable distance of Bristol.
Youll work across diverse capabilities and tech domains playing a pivotal role in designing and delivering sophisticated high-stakes systems and working closely with colleagues who share a practical delivery-driven mindset.
Youll work with capable colleagues on practical engineering problems that matter. Our culture values clarity pace and purposeful decision-making. We focus on user needs rely on open communication and support each other during intense delivery phases.
You can register your interest by applying to this advert and when a suitable vacancy opens well get in contact with you.
Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.
More information about security clearance is available here:
Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.
More information about security clearance is available here:
Who Were Looking For
Below is an outline of the levels were hiring for.
Mid-Level Systems Engineers
Salary: 40000 - 55000 dependent on experience
Salary: 40000 - 55000 dependent on experience
If youre a mid-level engineer youre ready to deepen your impact and tackle broader technical challenges.
At Rowden youll take ownership of key system elements lead integration tasks and support architecture development. Youll work across disciplines solve technical issues and guide junior colleagues. Your role spans design analysis integration and delivery of systems into service bridging the gap between innovative ideas and robust real-world solutions.
At Rowden youll take ownership of key system elements lead integration tasks and support architecture development. Youll work across disciplines solve technical issues and guide junior colleagues. Your role spans design analysis integration and delivery of systems into service bridging the gap between innovative ideas and robust real-world solutions.
For mid-level were looking for Engineers with 4 years experience though we also welcome those who can demonstrate equivalent skills impact and technical capability.
Senior Systems Engineers
Salary: 55000 - 70000 dependent on experience
Salary: 55000 - 70000 dependent on experience
If youre an experienced systems engineer ready to lead and inspire Rowden offers you the chance to shape the direction of our most complex projects. As a senior youll architect end-to-end solutions oversee technical delivery and provide strategic guidance across multiple programs.
Youll mentor and develop the next generation of engineers while fostering collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Your expertise will drive innovation help navigate ambiguity and ensure delivery of high-assurance systems that meet demanding requirements. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact both on mission-critical capabilities and the growth of our engineering culture.
Youll mentor and develop the next generation of engineers while fostering collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Your expertise will drive innovation help navigate ambiguity and ensure delivery of high-assurance systems that meet demanding requirements. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact both on mission-critical capabilities and the growth of our engineering culture.
For senior level were looking for Engineers with 7 years experience though we also welcome those who can demonstrate equivalent skills impact and technical capability.
Key skills experience and behaviours
Were looking for engineers who thrive on hands-on systems design rapid integration and real-world experimentation.
Key skills shaped by your experience could include:
- Translating user needs and CONOPS into system requirements.
- Applying systems engineering lifecycles in varied contexts.
- Designing building and deploying systems into operational settings.
- Assessing trade-offs and explaining decisions clearly.
- Reviewing technical work and identifying key risks.
- Ensuring solutions meet safety security and environmental standards.
- Communicating complex ideas in plain language.
- Staying adaptable curious and hands-on.
Desirable (not essential)
- Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject.
- Knowledge of Government engineering and procurement.
- Knowledge of Agile development lifecycles and model-based systems engineering approaches.
- Knowledge of one or more of:
- SysML Enterprise Architect
- Tactical networked C4ISR systems
- Autonomous platforms
- Cloud technologies
- Machine learning
- Safety and security assurance
About you
- Pragmatism: You will adopt a decisive precise and pragmatic approach to both delivery and the development of systems capability effectively considering the holistic risk / reward balance.
- Attention to detail: You will have a quality mind-set and be in the detail providing objective assurance of systems activities building high levels of trust and autonomy within the team.
- Operational expertise: You will have the experience in delivery such as making the mistakes going too-light or too-heavy on process and tools understanding the real-world complexity and consequences of difficult trade-offs etc to lead direct inform mentor and coach members of the systems team.
- Communication Skills: You can explain complex engineering information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non- technical stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Working at Rowden
We are committed to building a flexible inclusive and enabling company. Our aim is to create a diverse team of talented people with unique skills experience and backgrounds so please apply and come as you are!
We also recognise the importance of flexible working and support this wherever we can. We typically operate a flexible hybrid-working model with an average 3 days in the office each week (dependent on the role). We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility part-time working requirements and/or workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
Rowden is a Disability Confident Committed company and we actively encourage people with disabilities and health conditions to apply for our roles. Please let us know your requirements early on so that we can make sure you have everything you need up front to help make the recruitment process and experience as easy as possible.
Finally if you feel that you dont meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience wed still love to hear from you!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Rowden designs and builds systems, infrastructure, and applications to deliver mission advantage to those working to protect the security of the UK and its allies. We are setting a new standard in government technology provision: hyper-efficient engineering, better customer relationsh ... View more
