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£45,000 - 55,000 GBPHybrid WORKINGLocation: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Systems Engineer Design - Image Processing and ControlRole: Systems Engineer Location: Bristol Salary: Circa £55,000 (DOE) Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship required The Opportunity:Join the innovative DragonFire programme as a Systems Engineer focusing on the Image Processing and Control subsystem for the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW). Be part of a pioneering air defence system development with significant industry and customer engagement. What You Will Do as a Systems Engineer: Develop detailed system design requirements, particularly for embedded software and firmwareManage system requirements, verification, and compliance evolution against rapid baseline releasesSupport requirement flow-down to design and implementation teamsLead risk quantification and mitigation activities through trade studiesFacilitate communication of complex technical issues and system architectures across all levelsBuild strong relationships with key stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams What We Look For: Experience with electronic engineering requirements and embedded software/firmware designAbility to manage complex system baselines and quickly evolving requirementsStrong communication and mediation skills tailored to different audiencesPassion for laser or optical physics knowledge is a plusProven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Benefits: Company bonus up to £2,500, pension up t