Latest Systems Engineer Jobs

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

Senior 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, analyze mission data, 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

Senior Engineer/Surveyor

This role involves conducting land, topographic, hydrographic, and measured building surveys using advanced technologies such as robotic systems, 3D scanners, and drones. The candidate will manage point cloud data, perform GNSS network surveys, and support engineering teams with setting out and as-built surveys. Responsibilities include data analysis using GIS, AutoCAD, and Trimble Business Centre, preparing survey drawings, writing reports, and coordinating with site engineers and consultants for project implementation and compliance.

Carmichael UK Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, OX17 1LA, United Kingdom

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop embedded software for autonomous systems in safety-critical environments, focusing on runtime assurance and safety monitoring. Work within regulated aerospace and defence sectors, contributing to high-integrity software platforms compliant with certification standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software across flight control and mission systems.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Algorithms Engineer

Develop and deploy advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms for defence applications such as electro-optic systems, C-UAS, and autonomous platforms. Focus on solving real-world perception challenges using statistical and signal processing techniques, with responsibility for technical leadership and mentoring. Work within a hybrid environment integrating algorithms into real-time video processing systems.

OpenSourced Rg412Rf, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work on the design and development of UAV/drone launch systems, developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of complex parts and assemblies. They will use CAD tools like SolidWorks, perform engineering calculations, and support in-house prototype builds.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hr36Pb, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Flight Test Engineer

The role involves managing end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground and flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The engineer will act as a UAV pilot, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while translating performance data into actionable engineering insights. Work is conducted in close collaboration with engineering teams to refine and validate system performance.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Flight Test Engineer

This role involves managing the full lifecycle of flight testing for unmanned aerial vehicles, from planning and ground checks to flight execution and post-flight data analysis. The engineer will ensure systems meet safety and performance standards through rigorous testing and provide actionable technical feedback to development teams.

Saab Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves developing high-integrity embedded systems using C/C++, ARM/STM32 microcontrollers, and Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux). You will work on diverse projects, interface with FPGAs and communication protocols, and contribute to algorithm development and testing using Python or MATLAB. The position also includes mentoring junior engineers and acting as a design authority.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior RF Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves designing, building, and testing complex RF-based systems for a variety of applications, including autonomous drones, space-based radars, and mission-critical communications. You will work in a multidisciplinary team with access to world-class facilities and take ownership of the RF lifecycle from concept to verification.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £100,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Chief Technical Specialist - Power Electronics

This role involves leading technical design and development of power electronics systems for electrified propulsion and e-mobility applications, including DC-DC converters, on-board chargers, and rectifiers. The specialist will guide product development from concept to series production, support customer engagements, lead technical strategy, and represent the company in industry forums. Focus spans across transport sectors such as passenger vehicles, off-highway, marine, and drones, with emphasis on advanced semiconductor technologies like SiC and GaN.

Marcus Webb Associates Limited Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 4QR, United Kingdom £90,000 – £130,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

MRO Crew Chief (Llanbedr Airfield)

Lead and supervise maintenance, repair, and modification operations for unmanned aerial vehicles at Llanbedr Airfield. Oversee ground testing, fault diagnosis, spares management, and technician teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Act as the primary liaison with airfield management and support ongoing flying operations through technical leadership and continuous process improvement.

Windracers Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2AA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

MRO Senior Technician (Global Deployment)

Rota: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks offPosition Overview:Your primary responsibility will be to provide support Windracers UAV to the highest possible standard, delivering maintenance, modification and essential logistics anywhere in the world. The role also demands a willingness to...

Windracers ., United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

UAS Field Service Technician / Worldwide Travel

This role involves hands-on technical support and maintenance of UAV/UAS systems in the field, including hardware integration, fault diagnosis, and on-site installation at customer locations worldwide. The technician will work in challenging and potentially remote or hostile environments, provide technical training to customers, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve system performance. International travel is frequent and a core part of the role.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £46,000 – £48,000 pa

Remote