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Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Holt Recruitment
Brighton
1 month ago
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Are you a systems engineer looking to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team developing mission-critical release systems for some of the worlds most advanced fighter aircraft.

The role spans the full systems lifecycle, from design and development to testing, integration, and support, with a focus on high-performance multi-station munitions launch systems.

What Youll Be Doing:

- Perform systems engineering tasks including technical planning, integration, risk analysis, and verification/validation across complex aerospace products.
- Contribute to the full development cycle: concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, and maintenance.
- Translate customer and product requirements into robust system solutions, managing trade studies and requirements allocation.
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment across technical, schedule, and cost considerations.
- Support day-to-day task execution, project activities, and the delivery of system-level documentation.
- Work collaboratively to interpret operational needs and guide engineering outcomes.

What Youll Bring:

- Degree in engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
- 4+ years relevant experience (or 8+ years without a formal degree).
- Practical knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and aerospace system development.
- Experience using requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Innoslate) preferred.
- Awareness of CAD, CFD, and FEA tools is a plus.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience:

- Exposure to IPS/ILS (Integrated Product or Logistics Support) disciplines.
- Background in defence or safety-critical engineering environments.

Benefits Include:

- Half-day Fridays for improved work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing with service and with buy/sell options
- Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance, group income protection, and a flexible benefits platform including gym membership, dental, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work
- Mental health and wellbeing support via employee assistance programme

Eligibility Requirements:

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, UK right-to-work and eligibility for BPSS clearance is required.

This is your chance to play a key role in the development of next-generation aerospace systems, in a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Apply now to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering.


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