Junior Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Junior Systems Engineer to support the engineering management and development of maritime autonomous systems across Kraken’s existing product portfolio and emerging prototype platforms. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early‑career engineer to gain hands‑on experience across the full engineering lifecycle while working within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

You will support systems engineering activities from requirements capture and concept development through to integration, verification, and acceptance testing, gaining exposure to hardware, software, and system‑level engineering in a real‑world autonomy environment.

• Assisting with the capture, definition, and documentation of system requirements from internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting design and development teams by providing systems engineering input during concept, design, and integration phases
• Contributing to system architecture descriptions, interface definitions, and design documentation
• Supporting coordination of engineering activities to ensure alignment across disciplines
• Participating in system verification, validation, and acceptance testing of products and prototypes
• Assisting with engineering processes including configuration management, change control, and documentation management
• Supporting the production of technical documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, and design review material
• Collaborating with suppliers, partners, classification societies, and internal teams to support effective delivery of engineering projects

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Aerospace, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down complex systems into structured elements
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and logically
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within a systems engineering role

This role is ideal for a motivated junior engineer looking to build a career in systems engineering and maritime autonomy, offering structured development, broad technical exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to real, operational autonomous platforms.

• Exposure to maritime, autonomy, robotics, or related engineering sectors
• Familiarity with systems engineering concepts and lifecycle processes
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary projects involving both hardware and software integration

• Take ownership of issues and drives them through to resolution
• Communicate clearly with both technical teams and customers
• Apply strong judgement in complex, ambiguous situations
• Balance thorough investigation with timely customer support
• Maintain professionalism and attention to detail at all times

• Work at the intersection of engineering, systems, and customer‑facing problem solving
• Gain deep exposure to complex, real‑world autonomous systems
• Influence product and system improvements through support insights
• Collaborate with specialists across software, systems, and hardware engineering

• 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
• After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annua leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
• Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
• Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
• Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
• Life assurance 3x salary
• Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance.  Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all.  Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.