ISV Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer

  • Copello
  • Filton, Gloucestershire
  • Dec 11, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Integrations System Verification Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)
Location: Bristol up to 5 days on site with dynamic working (No start and finish time, 37 hours within the week and
Clearance: British citizen or dual UK national. Security checks required.
Travel requirements: Some abroad travel with expensed weekly return or free time over the weekend. Some trips can be opted out of and flexibility offered.

Copello is seeking a number of Systems Proving Engineers to support a leading defence partner within their Naval-Based Air Defence domain. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team working on high-profile integration, proving and trials activities.

What you ll be doing

  • Planning, preparing and executing system trials across exciting projects both in Bristol and abroad (optional).

  • Generating trials documentation and supporting Trials Readiness Reviews

  • Conducting data analysis and reporting following trials

  • Supporting and conducting a range of trials including laboratory integration, ground, harbour, sea and firing trials (UK and overseas)

  • Ensuring accurate data capture and supporting resolution of design issues

  • Assisting with lab management activities, safety processes, and hardware/software configuration control

About you

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • System integration, design proving or trials

  • Naval integration or missile systems test

  • System assessment, acceptance or design verification

  • Electrical/mechanical build and interfacing

  • Electronic design/test or network integration

What s on offer

  • Annual company bonus (up to £2,500)

  • Pension scheme with up to 14% combined contributions

  • Paid overtime opportunities

  • Up to 15 days of flexi leave

  • Dynamic working options - no set start or finish times!
  • Opportunity to work abroad on exciting naval projects - returning home for weekends (expensed) or having free time abroad
  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Excellent onsite facilities including subsidised meals and free parking