What You’ll Do

• Deliver Systems Engineering Projects Lead and contribute to the technical delivery of multidisciplinary systems engineering projects, with a particular focus on maritime platforms, systems and domains, while maintaining awareness of defence, aerospace, nuclear and other regulated sectors.
• Develop Internal Capability Shape and refine engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance RC Fornax’s systems engineering capability.
• Collaborate Across Functions Work closely with project managers, software engineers, and business development teams to ensure integrated delivery.
• Support Business Growth Engage in proposal development, client interaction, and knowledge sharing to support strategic growth and professional development.

What You’ll Bring

• Systems Engineering Expertise Solid foundation in systems engineering principles including requirements analysis, trade-off studies and system architecture, ideally applied within maritime or closely related regulated environments.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Problem Solving & Initiative Proactive approach to identifying and solving technical challenges independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to Detail Commitment to producing high-quality, traceable, and auditable engineering outputs.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in maritime engineering, naval platforms, ship systems, underwater systems, or related defence environments, with awareness of aerospace, nuclear or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g. SysML, Enterprise Architect)
• Exposure to consultancy or small business environments
• Understanding of software engineering or integration with hardware systems
• Knowledge of, or interest in, emerging technologies such as autonomy, digital engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced simulation, sensing technologies or novel maritime systems
• Working towards professional registration (e.g. CSEP, CEng)