Latest systems engineer Jobs

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Commercial Lead - Technical Services

This role involves leading the commercial strategy for drone technology consultancy and regulatory services, shaping client proposals, managing end-to-end relationships, and driving growth in a highly regulated environment. You'll work closely with technical experts to translate complex RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) regulatory requirements into competitive service offerings, ensuring alignment with safety and compliance standards while expanding market opportunities.

Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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RAE Training Instructor – Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

This role involves designing, delivering, and assuring Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot training as part of a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE). The instructor will develop SORA-based training courses, maintain regulatory compliance with CAA and EASA standards, deliver RAE programmes, and support safety and quality management systems. The position requires active involvement in curriculum development, risk assessments, and maintaining operational currencies across multiple UAS platforms.

Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Systems Engineer - Radar

A Systems Engineer will work on radar and sensor systems, focusing on the G1X software-defined radar. The role involves requirements management, performance analysis, algorithm development, and system design across the product lifecycle, supporting bids and customer demonstrations. Work includes classified projects requiring security clearance and collaboration within UK and international teams.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors

The Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors is responsible for the end-to-end technical leadership of sensor and RF system integrations across maritime platforms including coastal towers, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft. This role involves defining system architecture, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading proof-of-concept activities, and overseeing deployment and commissioning. The engineer will also provide expert guidance on sensor performance, lead cross-functional teams, and engage with customers and suppliers globally to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant MDA system integrations.

SRT Marine Systems PLC Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £65,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors

This role involves leading the technical design, integration, and deployment of advanced ISR sensors and RF systems across maritime platforms including coastal towers, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft. The engineer will ensure compliance with international maritime standards, optimise sensor performance and RF propagation, and provide expert guidance across the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning. The position requires technical leadership, cross-functional coordination, and 24/7 support for live system issues, with international travel and hybrid working based in Bristol.

SRT Marine Systems PLC Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £65,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior UAV Systems Engineer - Design and Integration

This role involves leading the design, integration, and troubleshooting of avionics and onboard systems for an unmanned aircraft. The engineer will define system architectures, manage interface requirements across power, communications, and payloads, and support testing from ground to flight operations. Emphasis is placed on creating mature, documented, and productisable systems within a fast-paced start-up environment.

Matchtech West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Development Engineer

Develop production-quality software for autonomous control systems in crewed and uncrewed aircraft, integrating advanced algorithms and working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Focus on solving complex real-world problems through software in a defence technology context, with responsibilities spanning design, modelling, integration, and testing. Role requires strong ownership of technical work packages and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Techniche Global Ltd Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £47,250 – £52,500 pa

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

Develop and architect tactical autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space domains. Focus on implementing multi-agent coordination, mission behaviors, and survivability in contested environments, with full lifecycle ownership from design to deployment. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and vehicle integration teams to deliver scalable, high-assurance autonomy solutions.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used in defence and security applications. You'll work on low-level drivers, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration, with a focus on reliability and performance. The role includes testing, debugging, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a cutting-edge autonomous systems environment.

Matchtech Cardigan, Dyfed, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in lab and field environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, manage flight data analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable deployment of intelligent systems. Emphasis is placed on hands-on problem-solving, system validation, and improving integration processes across the development lifecycle.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Flight Test Engineer

This role involves planning, executing, and reporting flight and ground tests to verify aircraft performance. You will own test areas, develop test plans, lead test coordination, analyze data, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and compliance with aviation standards.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Head of Electronic Engineering

IntroductionSaab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence...

Saab United Kingdom

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves verifying and validating embedded software in safety-critical systems, with a focus on compliance to standards like DO-178C. The engineer will develop test strategies, produce certification documentation, and ensure full traceability from requirements through testing. Work spans aerospace, defence, robotics, and autonomous systems in a highly regulated environment.

Apex Resources Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

UAS Build Engineer & Pilot

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and maintenance of unmanned aircraft systems, along with conducting flight operations and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The engineer will troubleshoot technical issues across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, maintain detailed records, and support the development of advanced autonomous drone technology through testing and operational feedback. It’s a multidisciplinary position combining workshop engineering with field-based piloting responsibilities.

SoCode Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £26,000 – £30,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, with a focus on compliance in highly regulated sectors like aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure requirements traceability, and generate certification evidence to support airworthiness and regulatory approval. Work includes integration testing, safety monitoring, and contributing to assurance frameworks for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Technician

This role involves diagnosing and analysing faults in returned electronic communication systems to identify root causes and improve product reliability. The technician will use test equipment like spectrum analysers and power meters to investigate failures and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive design and production improvements. Work focuses on insight generation rather than component-level repair, within a defence and critical communications technology environment.

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Engineer

As a Senior Engineer, you will work on developing counter-drone technologies, focusing on mechanical and electrical designs, solving complex challenges, and supporting prototyping. You will collaborate with a highly motivated team in a well-funded startup, creating life-protecting solutions for the battlefield.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required