Latest systems engineer Jobs

Flight Control Systems Engineer

Develop and test safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, from algorithm design through simulation to real-world flight testing. Contribute to requirements, implementation, and validation within a multidisciplinary autonomy team. Work spans control law development, data algorithms, and deployment on embedded hardware in a secure R&D environment.

Saab Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Senior UAS Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and deploying flight-control algorithms for a UAS programme, ensuring the aircraft is stable and controllable. You will work on algorithm development, simulation, testing, and integration, collaborating closely with avionics, aerospace design, and test teams.

Matchtech Leeds, United Kingdom £50,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Flight Control Systems Engineer

Develop and test safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, from algorithm design through simulation to real-world flight testing. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver flight management systems and autopilot solutions, contributing to both R&D and product development. Conduct deployment on embedded hardware and participate in continuous process improvement.

Saab Bedford, United Kingdom

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5538)

Lead the development and integration of autonomous mission-critical software for unmanned systems across air, land, sea, and space. Design scalable behavioral subsystems, drive full lifecycle development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and operational experts to deliver intelligent, survivable autonomy in contested environments. Work at the intersection of robotics, motion planning, and defense technology with real-world deployment impact.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Design and operate secure CI/CD pipelines and development environments for autonomous defence systems, integrating security controls across cloud, on-premises, and operational platforms. Work across engineering teams to enable rapid, assured software delivery in classified environments. Focus on Secure by Design principles, automation, and compliance with UK MOD and NATO standards.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Solutions Architect - Autonomous

The Solutions Architect role involves defining and owning the end-to-end autonomy architecture for uncrewed surface vessels, including onboard systems, mission management, and remote operations. You will lead the roadmap delivery, manage dependencies, and ensure system integration and verification, while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Matchtech Fareham, United Kingdom £75,000 – £100,000 pa

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Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of advanced cargo drone systems, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, performing structural analyses, and supporting prototyping and testing. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure designs meet performance, robustness, and customer requirements.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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Stress Engineer

The Stress Engineer will perform structural and vibration analysis on UAV airframes, working closely with the Airframe Lead and Senior Stress Engineer to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the systems. Responsibilities include FEA simulations, stress reporting, and collaborating with design and testing teams.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Verification Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying safety-critical embedded systems for autonomous platforms. You will work on runtime assurance, mission safety, and certification, contributing to the company's goal of trusted and ethical autonomy in aerospace and land domains.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Mechanical Engineer - Programme Manager - Drug Delivery Devices

Mechanical Engineer - Programme Manager - Drug Delivery DevicesA period of significant growth has created an opportunity for a Programme Manager with a strong Mechanical Engineering background and deep, hands‑on experience in drug delivery device development. Based in Cambridge, you...

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom

Firmware Engineer

Design and develop embedded firmware for advanced radar and sensing systems used in UAV applications. Work across the full product lifecycle in a collaborative, engineering-led environment using C/C++ on STM32 microcontrollers in bare-metal and RTOS environments. Engage in system-level debugging and contribute to software architecture for next-generation sensing technologies.

Platform Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior RF Engineer

You will design, build, and test new RF-based systems for airborne radars, autonomous drone sensors, and advanced LSWaP devices. Collaborate with a team of experts to deliver high-tech solutions for diverse applications, including mobile ad-hoc radio networks and space-based radars.

Platform Recruitment Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NQ, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Aerodynamic Engineer

This role involves supporting the aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimisation of fixed-wing UAV platforms. Responsibilities include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, wind tunnel testing, and working closely with flight performance, structures, and propulsion teams to ensure performance and stability targets are met.

Copello Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Controls Engineer

This role involves designing bespoke control systems for custom machinery and complex facilities, PLC programming, and integrating with field devices. You will contribute to the company's AI platform, work directly with clients, and help shape the engineering team as it grows.

Searchability Oxford, United Kingdom £35,000 – £70,000 pa

Senior Hardware Engineer

This senior individual-contributor role involves taking ownership of electromechanical projects from initial brief to final documentation. Responsibilities include mechanical design, power system integration, prototyping, testing, and supporting operational trials. The role requires strong hands-on experience in UAVs, robotics, and aerospace, with a focus on delivering hardware projects with minimal supervision.

Venn Group Ascot, SL5 7FW, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa