Latest systems engineer Jobs

Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors

This role involves leading the technical design, integration, and deployment of ISR sensors such as radar, RF, and camera systems across maritime platforms including coastal towers, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft. The engineer will define system architectures, ensure compliance with international maritime standards, and provide expert guidance on sensor performance and installation. The position also includes 24/7 fourth-line support, cross-functional coordination, and international site visits for validation and commissioning.

SRT Marine Systems PLC Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £80,000 pa

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

Systems Test Engineer

Leads simulation-driven testing and automation for Hivemind autonomy software, developing test frameworks and tools to validate performance in simulated and real-world environments. Works across SIL, HIL, and VIL test setups, building Python-based tooling for data processing and test execution. Collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software reliability and traceability in mission-critical defense applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced software systems that integrate computer vision, adaptive AI, and sensor technologies for defence applications, including drone detection and electronic warfare. You'll work across diverse platforms—from cloud to embedded systems—on projects that respond to evolving modern warfare challenges. The role offers mentorship in a small, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on high-impact technological innovation.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Composites Engineer

This role involves defining and improving the manufacturing process for composite products, focusing on transitioning from low-volume prototype builds to scalable, high-volume production. The engineer will identify process improvements, assess production capacity, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs support efficient manufacturing. It is a hands-on position within a fast-growing defence and UAV-focused business aiming to scale its manufacturing output.

Electus Recruitment West Sussex, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Electrical Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and resolving complex faults in integrated electronic systems, with a focus on radar, RF, and sensor technologies. The engineer will install, configure, and optimise counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) and support drone operations across diverse environments. Responsibilities include system testing, calibration, on-site deployments, and mentoring junior engineers, with regular travel and on-call duties required.

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Design & Development Engineer

This role involves end-to-end development of advanced robotic systems, focusing on mechanical design and prototyping for safety-critical inspection applications. You'll create 3D CAD models, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The position offers ownership of product development from concept to manufacture, working on innovative wall-climbing robotics.

ATA Recruitment Kings Norton, West Midlands (county), B38 8SD, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Electronics Engineer

Design and develop advanced analogue and digital circuits for radar electronic sub-systems, leading projects from concept through to production. Engage in simulation, testing, and verification while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers. Work within a fast-paced SME environment focused on high-performance surveillance radar systems.

Blighter Surveillance Services Ltd Great Chesterford, Essex, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Field Support Engineer

This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining advanced AI-driven drone detection systems at customer sites, integrating RADAR, RF, optical, and sensor technologies. The engineer will troubleshoot and support complex systems in diverse environments including aviation, utilities, and events. Frequent national and international travel is required, with a strong emphasis on customer interaction and field-based technical support.

Technify Talent Limited Spencers Wood, Berkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing and developing mechanical systems for UAV and drone launch mechanisms, from concept through to detailed design and prototyping. The engineer will use CAD and simulation tools to create high-quality, innovative products for global markets, working within a small, agile team where individual contributions directly impact product development. A hands-on approach is essential, with involvement in in-house prototype builds and design optimisation using engineering calculations and modelling.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Herefordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior RF Engineer

Location: Saffron Walden (CB10)Duration: PermanentHours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experienceJob Reference: 35912Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior RF Engineer to take a leading role in the design, development and testing of cutting-edge...

Polytec Personnel Ltd Great Chesterford, United Kingdom

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

Robotics Software Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robotics software for autonomous platforms, including sensor fusion, path planning, and kinematics. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to bring robotic systems from prototype to production, using technologies like ROS2, LiDAR, and NVIDIA Jetson boards.

Zenovo Wa11Eu, WA1 1EU, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Design Engineer

From prototype to production for a range of defence projects This small team of highly accomplished engineers are working at the cutting-edge of the defence industry, developing a whole new approach to defence systems based on adaptability. Their systems learn...

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Engineering Configuration Manager

This role involves ensuring engineering data integrity and configuration control across drones and uncrewed aerial systems throughout their product lifecycle. You'll manage bills of materials, engineering change processes, and data consistency across PLM, CAD, and ERP systems, acting as a key technical interface between design, production, and quality teams. The position supports both operational precision and strategic data structuring within a scalable engineering platform.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required