Rheinmetall

About the Company

As an integrated technology group, the listed company Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, stands for a company that is as strong in substance as it is successful internationally, and that is active in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. Rheinmetall is a leading international systems supplier in the defence industry and at the same time a driver of forward-looking technological and industrial innovations in the civilian markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.

Through our work in various fields, we at Rheinmetall take on responsibility in a dramatically changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security.
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Company Name

Rheinmetall

Job Title

Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Role Summary Lead end‑to‑end systems engineering for electro‑optical and other defense systems, integrating military off‑the‑shelf (MOTS) and custom components. Acts as Design Authority, requirement manager, and configuration control lead, interfacing with customers, cross‑functional engineering teams, and project management. Expectations - Deliver technical solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements. - Maintain traceability and integrity of system requirements, designs, and documentation. - Drive integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) plans for programmes of varying size. Key Responsibilities - Capture, maintain, and trace customer and internal product requirements. - Serve as Design Authority for assigned system projects and oversee subsystem design and integration. - Define and execute IV&V strategies, drawing on product‑level verification where appropriate. - Lead system‑level configuration management and version control. - Communicate technical issues, compliance status, and V&V results with customers and stakeholders. - Produce concise technical and project documentation for internal and external audiences. - Support sales and bids by providing technical estimates, requirement analyses, and pre‑bid documentation. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimise product outcomes. Required Skills - 3+ years of systems engineering experience. - Proficient in requirements management, traceability, and documentation. - Demonstrated experience with IV&V of complex systems. - Strong verbal and written technical communication. - Ability to produce clear technical documentation for diverse audiences. - Familiarity with configuration management processes. Required Education & Certifications - STEM degree or equivalent vocational experience in engineering. - Knowledge of tools such as IBM DOORS Next and TestRail (preferred). - Certifications in functional safety standards (IEC 61508 or ISO 26262) and military vehicle systems standards (DEF STAN 00‑082, 23‑09, DEF STAN 00‑035, MIL‑STD‑810) are highly desirable but not mandatory. Required Education & Certifications (summary) - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent). - Systems Engineering experience: 3+ years. - Familiarity with functional safety and military standards desirable.

Newport, United kingdom

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04-12-2025