Systems Engineer

Position: Systems Engineer
Job ID: 264/34
Location: Newcastle
Rate: Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Competitive package including pension, holidays, and potential career development
Type: Permanent / Full Time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies.

We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of Systems Engineer

Typically, this person will develop compelling technical solutions to meet both customer requirements and internal product development goals.

The role involves close collaboration with senior engineers, sales managers, and tender teams to generate creative, detailed system designs and proposals.

The position includes the creation of technical visuals using CAD software, supporting sales efforts, and helping guide the engineering process from concept to delivery.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Systems Engineer:

Lead the development of full-system technical solutions from concept to execution
Produce calculations, performance data, and detailed system definitions
Generate high-quality visuals including CAD models, renders, and animations
Participate in technical reviews and client meetings during the tender process
Liaise with Chief Engineers on innovative equipment proposals
Manage CAD documentation and performance data libraries
Support the sales team with technical presentations and demonstrations
Act as technical authority during project delivery, attending major design reviews

Qualifications and requirements for the Systems Engineer:

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Strong experience in design engineering for low-volume, high-value equipment
Technical understanding of deck equipment, hydraulics, electrical systems, controls, and software
Familiarity with cross-disciplinary engineering (e.g.

structural, hydraulic, subsea)
Proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
Offshore or maritime sector experience is desirable but not essential
Creative, detail-focused, and capable of working to tight deadlines
Open-minded team player keen to develop technically or commercially

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.