System Design Engineer (215jc) – Redhill, Surrey – Excellent Package

About the Role
If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces and have technical or engineering experience, this could be your next mission. We are looking for a System Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team. This role blends hands-on design work with problem-solving, technical innovation, and teamwork — all skills familiar to military service.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Whether your background is in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, your discipline, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure will make you a great fit. Full training and support will be provided where needed.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Designing and producing electrical and mechanical drawings for complex systems.
• Developing concepts from first principles and refining designs for production.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Producing high-quality 2D and 3D CAD drawings, including STEP files for client use.
• Working with cross-functional teams to integrate designs with wider system requirements.
• Producing schematics and diagrams to support projects.
• Using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SEE Electrical, ETAP, or similar.

What they are looking for
• Military trade qualification or equivalent technical qualification (HND/HNC, apprenticeship, etc.).
• Experience in electrical or systems design (military or civilian).
• Familiarity with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects to completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience using CAD software and interpreting technical drawings.
• Willingness to work with different teams and clients to deliver solutions.
• Eligibility for security clearance of SC as a minimum.

Why They Think This Role Works for Veterans
• Clear mission: Work on tangible projects with measurable impact.
• Transferable skills: Engineering, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail from your military background will be valued.
• Structured training: We’ll support your development into the role.
• Career progression: Opportunities to specialise and grow in a dynamic industry.

Key Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits which include 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, up to 7.5% matched pension contribution scheme, free onsite parking, and free EV charging points, on-site gym, private healthcare, and company sick pay.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive work culture that understands the veteran transition journey.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.

Ideal for veterans from engineering trades from the RN, Army and RAF with Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems backgrounds who want to transfer their skills to a civilian technical engineering role.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8134/system-design-engineer