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£45,000 - 55,000 GBPHybrid WORKINGLocation: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent DragonFire Systems EngineerRole: Systems Engineer Location: Bristol Salary: Circa £55,000 (DOE) Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2-4 days per week on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship required The Opportunity:Join the cutting-edge DragonFire programme as a Systems Engineer helping develop the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) air defence system. Contribute across requirements, design, performance analysis, and certification in a dynamic and impactful environment. What You Will Do as a Systems Engineer: Analyse system requirements and functional interface definitionsGenerate detailed functional design documentation to articulate system needsConduct design trade studies and detailed impact assessmentsCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure design coherenceSupport change management and point of embodiment processesAssist in developing and maintaining project management plans What We Look For: Strong systems engineering expertise with experience in defence system design and certificationAbility to foster excellent working relationships across teams and external partnersPersistence and focus to deliver high-quality results consistentlyAdaptability to work in fast-moving, innovative development programmes Benefits: Company bonus up to £2,500, pension up to total 14% contributionPaid overtime and up to 15 days flexi-leaveEnhanced parental leave and flexible working policiesExcellent site facilities including s