System Engineer

Sapien

📍 Ebbsfleet, England, United-Kingdom

Full-time Engineering Posted March 01, 2026

Job Description

Client Overview

Our client is an established Tier 1 supplier for the defence industry, working out of their purpose‑built facility which supports the full lifecycle for their product range. As well as offering a technically challenging product line with the opportunity of project ownership and working cross‑functionally, they have worked tirelessly to create and maintain a great culture and work ethic within the business.

Job Responsibilities

  • Take the lead on multidisciplinary projects requiring optical, electro‑optical or laser capabilities
  • Develop system and sub‑system requirements
  • Full Product Lifecycle involvement, product design phase, inclusive of manufacturing
  • Verification and validation planning and testing

Skill Required

  • Engineering Degree or Equivalent
  • Ideally worked with optronic products (not a deal breaker)
  • Product Manufacturing background is a must