10 jobs for “systems engineer”
National Crime Agency Gillingham £47,049 pa
Lead drone pilot for the NCA's Technical Operations unmanned vehicle programme, responsible for flight planning and clearances, piloting a range of UAS and USV platforms, and developing innovative technical surveillance capabilities. The role involves training the drone cadre, engaging with the Civil Aviation Authority and suppliers, and acting as subject matter expert on unmanned vehicles.
Flarebright Bicester £39,000 – £49,000 pa
Contributes across the full development lifecycle, from concept and algorithm design to system integration, testing and troubleshooting of safety-critical navigation and autonomy software in C++. Works with a multidisciplinary team on real-time embedded systems, hardware/software-in-the-loop testing and flight test activities, producing design documentation and test reports.
Callen Lenz Salisbury £65,000 – £75,000 pa
Deliver avionics systems engineering across navigation, power, communication, payloads, aircraft management and C2 systems for unmanned air systems, providing technical leadership over design, development and integration. The role involves supervising other engineers, improving internal processes, and supporting airworthiness, safety and certification requirements within a multi-disciplined team.
Windracers Fareham
Entry-level role analysing airframe structures, mechanisms and payloads under static and dynamic loads, using FEA, hand calculations, vibration, modal and fatigue analysis to assess strength, stiffness and fatigue life. Works with the Airframe Lead and a Senior Stress Engineer, collaborating with design and physical testing teams and producing stress reports and compliance documentation for airworthiness certification.
Callen Lenz Southampton
Lead a small mixed-discipline team building autonomous prototypes for a stealth-mode uncrewed systems venture, owning electronics, software and control systems from concept through build and test. Work directly with the CTO, manage project budgets and requirements, and build in-house prototyping capability and supplier relationships. Requires hands-on integration work and support for off-site trials.
Windracers Fareham
Develops manufacturing processes, tooling and production methods to take a large fixed-wing UAV platform from design into volume production. Produces work instructions, process specs, assembly drawings and manufacturing BOMs, drives DFM/DFA, and works with Design, Production, Supply Chain and Quality plus external suppliers. Distinct for its hands-on aerospace/UAV focus on scaling medium-volume builds.
Saab Farnborough
A two-year graduate programme rotating through four six-month placements in Saab UK's Sensor Systems Radar business, working hands-on with 3D radar technology at the Farnborough office. Graduates rotate as a cohort, build experience across core engineering disciplines, and may convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.
Leonardo Luton
Summer placement students join Electronic Warfare and Future Combat Air teams, working on real projects across software, systems, hardware, firmware, microwave or antenna engineering. They deliver small work packages, design and test products, and collaborate with experienced engineers across the product lifecycle, with mentoring and possible return offers.
Anduril London
Internship supporting the Deployments and Logistics teams, coordinating how hardware reaches customers and how field teams are deployed. Day to day you build standard operating procedures, an internal knowledge base covering customs and compliance, and analytical dashboards to improve operational efficiency. Works cross-functionally with product, engineering, sales and account management in the London office.
SR2 Frome £32,000 pa
Hands-on role assembling, repairing and upgrading uncrewed aircraft, covering mechanical and electrical assembly, fabrication, composites and testing from component level through to full flight trials. Working in a varied workshop team, you'll troubleshoot problems, maintain tools and equipment, and help turn ideas into finished aircraft. No engineering degree or traditional background required.
Callen Lenz Salisbury £50,000 pa
Lead and manage the flying training operations, designing, developing and delivering UAS training programmes for pilots, operators and customers. Ensure curriculum compliance with CAA, MAA and EASA standards, run audits and assessments, and manage a team of instructors while supporting safety and risk management.
Callen Lenz Salisbury £55,000 – £65,000 pa
Focuses on UAS Deep Effects, identifying and developing new defence opportunities while shaping the company's business development strategy. Involves building campaign plans, a qualified opportunity pipeline, and relationships with Army HQ, Field Army and wider defence networks, plus consultancy across defence programmes. Requires deep UK Defence and NATO UAS/Deep Fires domain expertise and security clearance eligibility.
