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

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

Flight Test Engineer

This role involves managing the full flight testing lifecycle for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, from test planning and risk assessment to field execution and telemetry analysis. You will operate as a certified UAV pilot, conducting both manual and autonomous flights, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position requires strong technical reporting skills to translate flight data into actionable engineering insights for platform improvement.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £400 – £500 pd

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

Ardupilot Engineer

This role involves leading the development and tuning of autopilot software for unmanned aerial systems using Ardupilot and similar open-source stacks. The engineer will write and review C++ code for embedded flight controllers, develop SITL environments, conduct flight testing, and ensure robust software performance across multiple platforms. The position is technically focused on low-level embedded systems, control algorithms, and real-world validation in defence and security applications.

Matchtech Hereford, United Kingdom

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

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

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

Location: OxfordshireSalary: c£60KWorking Pattern: HybridA rapidly growing technology business is developing assurance and safety capabilities for next generation autonomous systems and is expanding its specialist engineering team.Working acrossembedded software, autonomy, aerospace and safety critical engineering, the organisation is developing technology...

Electus Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £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 Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior / Mechanical Design EngineerAerospaceA Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of UAV components / Drone launch systems. The company design and develop their products in...

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Kinnersley, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The role involves developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs for UAV/drone launch systems, including concept development, engineering calculations, and system testing. You will work in a small, innovative team, using CAD tools like SolidWorks to bring designs from concept to reality.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hurstley, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

Lead the design and implementation of software for underwater robotics systems, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex technical projects from architecture to delivery. Focus on subsea vehicles and robotic functions, integrating embedded and application-level software while ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with system-level requirements. Work closely with engineering disciplines and customers in a defence and security context.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required