Graduate Systems Engineer
With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS Atlas UK operates from their Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. They have unique and unrivalled domain knowledge in weapon handling, mine-hunting, naval weapons and combat systems.
As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you will be offered a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while gaining mentorship and training to progress your engineering career in the maritime defence sector.
TKMS Atlas UK have designed their Engineering Graduate Programme to support those with a passion for Engineering to grow into the next generation of specialists to develop cutting-edge maritime technology for worldwide customers and the UK Royal Navy.
TKMS Atlas UK are dedicated to developing the next generation of talent in engineering and technology.
As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you will use and develop technical knowledge to offer solutions to problems thinking innovatively and creatively within a robust engineering framework. You will be offered a permanent role from day one and step onto a 2-year Graduate Scheme to develop your skills and hands on application of theory.
What we are looking for in you:
- On course for a degree in an Engineering or related discipline.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels both within the company and externally
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to decompose complex problems into manageable tasks and identify practical solutions.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in technical documentation and analysis.
- Holistic Thinking: Ability to expand knowledge into new domain areas, and work across domains and see the bigger picture.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
- Collaboration: Capacity to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to shared objectives.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas.
Knowledge You Will Develop
- Fundamentals of Engineering: Understanding of system engineering principles and practices, including V-model or Agile development lifecycles.
- Domain Knowledge: Awareness of the maritime defence industry, such as sonar, weapons, or naval systems, is advantageous.
- Tools and Techniques: Familiarity with systems modelling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Enterprise Architect) and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama) is a plus.
- Coding Basics: Awareness of programming languages (e.g., Python, C++) and simulation environments is beneficial.
Challenges
- To apply strong systems engineering principles in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- The ability to extract key facts from large amounts of information.
- Effective time management within a multi-tasking environment.
- The ability to communicate and influence at all levels in a dynamic organisation.
Key accountabilities
- Assist in system requirements elicitation, analysis, and management.
- Support system design activities, including functional analysis and architectural development.
- Participate in the verification and validation of system components and subsystems.
- Contribute to the integration and testing of hardware and software components in a lab or field environment.
- Perform system modelling, simulation, or trade studies to assess performance and options.
- Produce technical documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, mechanical, and electronics engineers.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.
More information
Graduate intake planned for October 2026.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).
