Latest systems engineer Jobs

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

This role involves end-to-end systems engineering for spacecraft missions, from concept through design, integration, and in-orbit operations. The engineer will lead technical trade-offs, manage system budgets (mass, power, data), and ensure requirements traceability across subsystems. It requires strong cross-disciplinary coordination, support for testing and verification, and active involvement in mission-critical reviews and on-orbit commissioning.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Electrical Systems Engineer

This role involves maintaining, upgrading, and designing complex electrical systems within a unique aerospace testing facility. The engineer will lead projects from concept to commissioning, troubleshoot operational issues, and drive continuous improvement in a multidisciplinary environment. The position requires hands-on ownership of electrical infrastructure in an industrial setting with a focus on reliability and innovation.

Rise Technical Recruitment Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the specification, design, and integration of optical ground stations and related systems, ensuring end-to-end technical ownership from requirements to deployment. The role involves hands-on system testing, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership in systems engineering practices including MBSE and Agile workflows. Key responsibilities include risk management, verification planning, technical documentation, and mentoring junior engineers within a high-tech engineering environment.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Control Systems Engineer

Design and develop control algorithms for laser communication systems, focusing on coarse and fine pointing mechanisms such as fast steering mirrors and gimbals. Build and maintain hardware-in-the-loop simulations to validate control software, and collaborate with software teams to implement and test solutions. Work within a high-performance engineering team advancing optical ground station technology for satellite communications.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Security Infrastructure Systems Engineer

The role involves maintaining, securing, and improving core IT infrastructure with a focus on resilience, compliance, and proactive threat mitigation. Responsibilities include system hardening, vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and supporting secure cloud environments. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure and security teams to embed security into system design and operations.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Satellite Communications Telecommunications Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and deploying satellite and terrestrial communication systems for next-generation 6G connectivity, with a focus on Non-Terrestrial Networks. The engineer will lead technical delivery, contribute to system architecture, and collaborate with research institutions and commercial stakeholders on innovation projects. Key activities include end-to-end network design, field deployment, and integration of satellite communications with 5G/6G and IoT technologies.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £75,000 pa

Senior Satellite Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the technical delivery of satellite and terrestrial communication projects, focusing on end-to-end system design and integration. The engineer will develop practical solutions using 5G, 6G, satellite, and IoT technologies, working closely with external partners and research organisations. Responsibilities include hands-on system integration, hardware setup, coding, and solving complex engineering challenges in emerging telecoms domains.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Electro-Optical (EO) Payload Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the definition, development, and validation of electro-optical image acquisition chains for space-based optical instruments. The engineer will work on system architecture, FPGA firmware, sensor characterization, and integration within cleanroom environments, supporting full lifecycle activities from design to testing. Expertise in image sensors, readout electronics, and space qualification is central to the position.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Senior Power Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, verification, and delivery of spacecraft power subsystems from concept through to in-orbit operations. As Power Subsystem Lead, the engineer will manage technical requirements, interface with cross-disciplinary teams, and support end-to-end mission delivery. The position includes ownership of work packages, technical documentation, and contributing to future mission bids and product development.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Junior Control Systems Engineer (Specialist Training)

This role involves designing electrical and control systems for composite moulding processes, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept to build. You'll work on bespoke machinery projects, collaborate with engineering teams and clients, and receive specialist training to grow into a specialist controls engineer within a high-precision technical environment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Saltash, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Control Systems Engineer (Training on PLC Programming)

Work as a Graduate Control Systems Engineer, receiving hands-on training in PLC programming using Structured Text and Ladder Logic. Support the development, testing, and maintenance of control systems for advanced technology in defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. Progress into a technical expert role with global project exposure and structured career development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cambridge, United Kingdom £25,000 – £27,000 pa

Senior AOCS Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, and testing of Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) for satellite missions within a systems engineering environment. The engineer will develop simulation models, conduct lab validation, and support mission operations and pre-sales activities. Collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams is key to delivering high-performance spacecraft systems for Earth observation, telecom, and demonstration missions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Project Engineer

The role involves managing complex engineering projects in robotics and automation, from initial requirements through to delivery, with responsibility for projects valued up to £2 million. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with subcontractors and blue-chip aerospace clients, and ensure technical and quality standards are met. The position offers significant ownership, customer engagement, and exposure to advanced engineering systems in a high-precision environment.

Oscar Technology Nottingham, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

EMC Engineer

This role involves ensuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic effects (E3) safety across helicopter and tiltrotor platforms, from design through testing and certification. The engineer will lead EMC verification, produce compliance evidence, and resolve electromagnetic interference issues throughout the product lifecycle. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key, particularly in safety-critical aerospace environments.

Morson Edge Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £55 – £65 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required