Junior Systems Engineer
Fareham, Hampshire | Full Time | Early Careers
Launch Your Engineering Career with Kraken
Are you a graduate or early-career engineer looking to work on cutting-edge autonomous technology?
At Kraken, we're developing the next generation of autonomous maritime systems and are looking for a Junior Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full engineering lifecycle while working alongside experts in software, systems, electrical, mechanical and autonomy engineering.
You'll play a key role in supporting the development of real-world autonomous platforms, helping to transform innovative concepts into operational solutions used in demanding maritime environments.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Junior Systems Engineer, you'll support engineering activities from initial requirements capture through to integration and acceptance testing.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the capture, definition and management of system requirements
- Supporting concept development, system design and integration activities
- Contributing to system architectures, interface definitions and technical documentation
- Working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate engineering activities
- Supporting verification, validation and acceptance testing of products and prototypes
- Assisting with configuration management and engineering change processes
- Producing technical documentation including requirements, test plans and design reviews
- Collaborating with suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders to support project delivery
What We're Looking For
We're interested in ambitious engineers who are keen to learn and build a career in systems engineering.
Essential
- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Aerospace, Software Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand technical documentation, specifications and engineering drawings
- A proactive attitude and desire to learn
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Exposure to maritime, robotics, autonomous systems or related industries
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
- Experience contributing to projects involving hardware and software integration
Why Join Kraken?
This is more than a graduate engineering role. You'll gain broad technical exposure, structured development and the opportunity to contribute to real operational autonomous systems from day one.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company pension with employer contribution
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership reimbursement
Ideal Backgrounds
- Engineering Graduates
- Graduate Systems Engineers
- Junior Mechanical Engineers
- Junior Electrical Engineers
- Junior Software Engineers
- Engineers looking to transition into Systems Engineering
- Candidates interested in Robotics, Maritime Technology, Defence, Aerospace or Autonomous Systems
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Have you been a resident of the UK for more than 5 years?
- What is your notice period and salary expectations?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
