<p><b> Systems Engineer | Defence Industry | Madrid, Spain </b></p><p> If you've been the person teams turn to when a system needs to make sense end-to-end - architecture, requirements, certification, all of it - this is built for you. </p><p> We're working with a specialist in mission-critical avionics and high-performance computing systems, and they're after a <b> Systems Engineer </b> to act as technical backbone on some genuinely complex programmes - from concept through to certification and production. </p><p></p><p><b> The Role </b></p><p> You'll own system engineering across the full lifecycle: </p><ul><li> Lead system design and architecture, owning technical integrity end-to-end </li><li> Translate customer requirements into detailed specifications across performance, safety, and functionality </li><li> Define and manage system-level requirements, functions, and dependencies </li><li> Act as technical authority throughout the product lifecycle </li><li> Lead customer technical discussions and engage directly with certification authorities </li><li> Drive integration, validation, verification, and qualification activity </li><li> Manage system engineering across projects - planning, risk, cost estimation </li><li> Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver complex solutions </li></ul><p></p><p><b> What You'll Bring </b></p><ul><li> Proven systems engineering experience within complex development programmes </li><li> Strong expertise in system architecture and design, ideally in avionics, mission computing, or high-performance systems </li><li> Full lifecycle experience including certification </li><li> A track record translating customer requirements into engineering solutions </li><li> Strong stakeholder skills across customers and cross-functional teams </li><li> A proactive, collaborative, solutions-first mindset </li></ul><p></p><p><b> What Sets You Apart </b></p><ul><li> Experience in regulated environments (aerospace/defence)</li><li> Genuine confidence operating as technical authority and decision-maker </li><li> Strong grasp of system integration and verification processes </li></ul><p></p><p> For more information or to apply, please contact Kieran Wilson </p>