Latest systems engineer Jobs

Data Software Engineer

Design and build scalable data pipelines to transform raw Earth Observation data into high-quality, actionable insights. Work with satellite data, geospatial platforms, and productionise scientific code within a mission-driven space technology environment. Focus on reliability, data standards, and integration of new data types and processing techniques.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

Lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and delivering complex software systems for subsea robotics, from architecture to implementation. Work across embedded and application layers, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with system-level requirements in a defence-critical environment.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Applied AI Engineer: Space & EO (Data)

This role involves developing AI applications using satellite and Earth Observation (EO) data to solve real-world problems. The engineer will build computer vision models for image analysis, design LLM-driven workflows with RAG and tool-calling, and integrate AI capabilities into the scalable DataCosmos platform. Collaboration with commercial teams and rapid iteration on customer-driven pilots are key aspects of the role.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop precision mechanical systems for optical payloads in space and defence applications, covering concept to manufacturing. Lead thermal and structural analysis, qualification testing, and supplier management. Work on high-reliability hardware for space environments, including vacuum and launch load conditions.

Morgan McKinley (South West) Paris, France

Graduate/Junior LabVIEW Engineer

This role involves working as a Graduate/Junior LabVIEW Engineer within a specialist engineering team, focusing on programming and integrating automation and test systems using LabVIEW. You'll receive hands-on training and work on real-world projects across industries like aerospace, defence, and manufacturing, supporting the development of bespoke control solutions. The position emphasizes long-term technical growth and learning under supervision.

Rise Technical Recruitment Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £38,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

This role involves hands-on maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and building systems at a site in the aerospace and defence sector. Responsibilities include fault-finding, maintaining critical services, and supporting new installations and compliance activities.

A1 PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY LIMITED Dh86Sr, United Kingdom £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work Clearance Required

Software Applications Engineer

Design and develop software solutions for next-generation underwater robotics systems, including both new applications and enhancements to existing codebases. Work across backend server architecture and full-stack web technologies in support of advanced underwater vehicle systems. Operate within a secure defence environment requiring adherence to strict security protocols and clearance processes.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

CNC Breakdown Engineer

The CNC Breakdown Engineer will be the first responder to machine failures, diagnosing and repairing CNC milling and turning centers to minimize production downtime. Responsibilities include fault finding, problem-solving, and planned maintenance, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety.

Morson Edge Ng190Ft, United Kingdom £30

Senior Quality Engineer | Aerospace & Electroplating | Full Ownership

This role involves running the quality management system (QMS) and environmental management system (EMS) for a company in the aerospace and electroplating industry. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, managing configuration control, and developing training programs to build technical capability.

THAMES 360 Kt121Ab, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Lead Quality Engineer

The Lead Quality Engineer will lead the quality assurance and management function, ensuring high standards in a precision CNC machining facility. Key responsibilities include managing the quality team, addressing production issues, maintaining quality metrics, and supporting internal and external audits. The role involves close collaboration with operations, supplier quality, and project quality teams to resolve issues and maintain product flow.

Executive Network Group B168Lb, United Kingdom £56,000 pa

Engineering Team Leader

Lead and supervise a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Subject Matter Experts within a precision engineering environment, focusing on aerospace components. Drive improvements in EHS, quality, cost, and delivery through active participation in operational routines and problem-solving. Support manufacturing processes by addressing technical and process challenges across machining and fabrication value streams.

Owen Daniels Alcester, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior AIT RF Payload Comms Engineer

Lead the integration and test of advanced RF payloads for satellite communication systems, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams through full test campaigns. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, executing RF verification, and ensuring compliance with quality and schedule requirements. Work on cutting-edge space programmes in a collaborative, high-tech environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves leading product assurance activities for space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA. The engineer will work across the product lifecycle, supporting quality across design, manufacturing, and testing, with a strong focus on reliability, non-conformance management, and supplier quality in high-integrity space and defence applications.

Baltic Recruitment Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer

We are seeking a talented and motivated Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing advanced flight dynamics capabilities for defence and space applications. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and evolution of sophisticated...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £85,000 pa

Artificial Intelligence Space Engineer

This role involves designing and developing trustworthy AI components for space systems, combining data-driven and symbolic AI techniques. The engineer will work on NLP, multimodal human-machine dialogue, machine learning, and knowledge-based reasoning, integrating scientific methods into engineering processes. Emphasis is placed on ethical design, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a high-tech space environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy