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Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

Designs and develops radiation-hardened electronic systems for use in high-threat environments, focusing on resilience and reliability for military and aerospace applications. Works across the full system lifecycle from concept to disposal, performing technical planning, integration, and validation. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent performance, cost, and schedule requirements for national security space systems.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Systems Engineer - Radar

This role involves systems engineering for radar and sensor technologies, focusing on the G1X software-defined radar. The engineer will work across the product lifecycle, including requirements management, performance analysis, algorithm development, and system design, with opportunities to contribute to product enhancements and customer demonstrations. The position requires handling classified information and involves collaboration within UK and international teams.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Flight Test & Evaluation

Job Title: Systems Engineer - Flight Test & EvaluationLocation: Coningsby, LincolnshireSalary: £DOEThe RoleWe are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide critical systems and operational analysis in support of the design, evaluation, and assurance of Typhoon mission systems for the RAF.Embedded...

Gold Group Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QN, United Kingdom

Systems Engineering Lead

This role involves leading system-level architecture and integration for defence vehicle platforms, focusing on chassis, steering, suspension, and mobility performance. The engineer will manage requirements capture, subsystem integration, and vehicle-level verification across the development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include cross-functional coordination, trade-off analysis, and ensuring compliance with defence standards through rigorous testing and hazard analysis.

Matchtech Warwickshire, United Kingdom £45 – £55 ph

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the technical execution of space missions, managing system requirements, technical budgets, and cross-disciplinary integration from development through on-orbit validation. This role acts as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, customers, and contractors, ensuring mission success through rigorous verification and risk management. The position requires deep expertise in satellite systems, including RF/optical payloads and ground station networks, within a hybrid work model based in Glasgow.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying power systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with senior engineers to deliver flight modules, manage documentation, and support spacecraft-level testing, ensuring timely delivery and quality of power systems.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Graduate Systems Engineer

This role involves supporting the development of safety-critical aerospace systems, from requirements capture to system validation and safety analysis. You'll work within a multidisciplinary R&D team, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard processes like ARP4754 and ARP4761 while contributing to advanced aviation technologies. The position offers structured training and mentorship to build a long-term career in systems engineering.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £38,000 – £42,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Avionics Systems Engineer

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is actively seeking a Avionics Systems Engineer to join their innovative team at RAF Coningsby. This permanent role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge defence technologies, contributing to...

Matchtech Lincolnshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £55,000 pa

Graduate Systems Engineer

This role involves supporting the development of safety-critical aerospace systems across the full engineering lifecycle, with a focus on requirements capture, system architecture, and verification. The engineer will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust design and ongoing airworthiness of life-saving ejection and crashworthy seating systems. It offers hands-on experience in complex, regulated aerospace programmes using formal systems engineering methods and standards.

Martin Baker Denham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

A leading space technology business is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of next-generation spacecraft propulsion systems for commercial, scientific and defence space programmes.Working at the forefront of space propulsion technology, the business designs...

Cranleigh Scientific Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analysing, and verifying spacecraft power systems, including battery regulators, power distribution, and DC-DC converters. The engineer will support module development, testing, and integration, from concept through to spacecraft-level thermal-vacuum testing. Work includes hands-on fault-finding, ATE configuration, and collaboration with senior engineers on qualification and new product development.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Control Systems Engineer (Specialty Metals/Manufacturing)

This role involves delivering control system engineering projects from concept to commissioning within a high-purity metals manufacturing environment. You'll provide technical support for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, troubleshoot recurring faults, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced industrial setting. The position offers hands-on work with advanced control systems and specialist machinery in a safety-critical aerospace supply chain.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Rotherham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electrical Systems Engineer

The role involves developing and demonstrating advanced electrical power system technologies for aerospace applications, focusing on concept architecture, system design, modelling, and full-scale demonstrators. The engineer will lead technical projects, define system specifications, and collaborate with global partners while ensuring compliance with safety and systems engineering standards. Work spans from low to multi-megawatt power systems up to ~1kV, supporting future more-electric propulsion platforms.

Rolls Royce Box Makers Yard, Bristol (county), United Kingdom

Systems Verification & Qualification Engineer

This role involves verifying and qualifying safety-critical avionics systems throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification standards. The engineer will develop test strategies, lead system-level testing, analyse results, and maintain traceability across multidisciplinary teams. It offers the chance to work on advanced aerospace technology within a global engineering organisation.

Omega Resource Group Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5JG, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Thermal Systems Engineer

The role involves leading thermal engineering efforts across satellite missions, including thermal modelling, test planning and execution, and hands-on support during AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Testing). The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure spacecraft thermal performance in orbit and contributes to product development and process improvements within a fast-paced, innovative space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Systems Engineer

Design and develop real-time embedded software and firmware for satellite communications systems, spanning both space and ground infrastructure. Work on FPGA-based solutions, low-level hardware control, and high-reliability communication protocols in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Focus on fault tolerance, performance optimisation, and integration across RF, DSP, and embedded systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent