Mission Planning Systems Engineer (Software and Algorithms)

As a Mission Planning Systems Engineer, you will support the development of anti-ship and deep-strike mission planning across air, sea and land platforms. You’ll work with systems architecture, software and algorithm teams to shape MBSE-driven designs that meet operational needs. The role focuses on translating requirements into robust mission planning solutions and reusing development across variants. You will engage with international partners and stakeholders to align technical delivery with mission objectives. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role inside a security‑sensitive environment, offering the chance to help advance critical defence capabilities.

• Performance-related bonus
• Employer-supported pension
• Paid overtime
• Flexible leave allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Healthcare plan

• Support the delivery of maritime and land-based anti-ship and deep-strike mission planning products
• Generate software and algorithm requirements as part of wider systems engineering activities
• Collaborate with software and algorithm teams to ensure designs meet overall mission planning system needs
• Refine system designs, requirements and architectures within a Model Based Systems Engineering environment
• Assess opportunities to reuse development across multiple product variants
• Work with wider mission planning teams and international partners to align engineering development with operational requirements
• Support the link between mission planning system design and product delivery
• Contribute to key programme milestones while engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience in systems engineering, particularly subsystem requirements development and design
• Understanding of mission planning, algorithms and software development processes
• Appreciation of Model Based Systems Engineering principles and practices
• Experience with engineering tools, configuration management and configuration control
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to engineering challenges
• Ability to communicate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience in mission planning or offboard, user-focused systems would be advantageous
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required UK security clearance, including British citizenship or dual nationality with British citizenship

• Cross-functional communication
• Proactive problem-solving
• Stakeholder engagement
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Mission planning
• Algorithms