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Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on mission-critical technologies for secure military communications satellites, developing resilient systems for demanding environments. Responsibilities include technical planning, system integration, and leading complex engineering challenges with a focus on nuclear and radiation hardening.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Systems Administrator - Spacecraft Control Centre

This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining critical computer systems within the Spacecraft Control Centre for the SKYNET 6A satellite constellation. The Systems Administrator will lead system upgrades, develop test procedures for software changes, and ensure seamless integration with existing SCOF network infrastructure. Work includes high-availability Linux systems, Cisco networking, and operational support across distributed sites.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Systems Safety Engineer

This role involves implementing and championing systems safety and regulatory compliance within a systems engineering environment, focusing on military satellite communications and future space projects. You'll develop safety and environmental cases for UK MOD and international clients, working across diverse regulations including CE marking, export control, and AI. The position supports professional growth with training, mentoring, and opportunities to influence safety practices across the project lifecycle.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

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 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

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
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Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical aspects of complex space missions, ensuring requirements are valid and well-defined. You will manage system requirements, technical budgets, and sub-system interfaces, and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure mission success.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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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

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading system safety efforts in the design and development of next-generation aerospace systems. The engineer will conduct hazard assessments, safety analyses, and ensure compliance with ARP4761 and ARP4754 standards throughout the product lifecycle. Working in a fast-paced R&D environment, they will define safety-critical requirements and validate solutions for systems that are still in conceptual stages.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, BS32 8BS, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Payload Systems Project Lead

Leads the systems engineering team for a new, high-profile satellite communications programme, shaping technical direction and ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment. Responsible for system architecture, requirements development, risk management, and customer-facing technical leadership. Focuses on cutting-edge payload systems from concept through delivery in a rapidly advancing space technology environment.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Payload Systems Project Lead

This role involves leading the design, integration, and testing of advanced RF payload and antenna systems for space-based communications platforms. The candidate will drive systems engineering activities, conduct technical trade studies, and define end-to-end system requirements while working with multidisciplinary teams. The position plays a key role in shaping next-generation satellite communication architectures and influencing technical direction on high-impact space missions.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Payload Systems Project Lead

This role involves leading the design, integration, and testing of advanced RF payload and antenna systems for space-based communications. The candidate will lead system-level trade studies, define technical requirements, and manage cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex satellite communication payloads. It offers significant influence over system architecture and the development of next-generation space technologies.

Platform Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required