Latest systems engineer Jobs

Senior Modelling & Simulation Engineer - Flight Control Systems

Lead the development and integration of high-fidelity flight control system models into aircraft simulation environments for an eVTOL aircraft. Support certification, handling qualities assessments, and real-time simulation across desktop, pilot-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop platforms. Drive modelling standards, traceability, and credibility across the simulation lifecycle.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Cell Engineer

The Senior Cell Engineer will lead the qualification of commercial lithium-ion cells for use in electric aircraft, developing test methods and analysis tools to ensure safety, performance, and integration within battery systems. This role involves close collaboration with technical teams, suppliers, and research partners to generate data-driven evidence for certification and system design. The work is central to advancing Vertical Aerospace’s zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft with airliner-level safety standards.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Systems Test Engineer

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S.,...

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4962)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S.,...

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

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. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet system-level requirements and are manufacturable.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Powertrain Development Engineer

Role ScopeLead the design, development, and integration of propulsion systems for our advanced UAV platforms. Responsible for ensuring that engines, powertrains, and associated subsystems deliver safe, efficient, and reliable performance across all flight conditions. Support the end-to-end introduction of new...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Project Engineer/Technical Engineer

This role involves supporting innovation projects across the HS1 rail infrastructure, focusing on automation, digital technologies, and improving maintenance efficiency. The engineer will work on implementing emerging technologies, driving operational efficiency, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

ARM Stratford And New Town, London, E15 1XQ, United Kingdom £450 – £470 pd

Hybrid Contract

Senior Electronics Engineer UAV

Design and develop advanced electronics systems for next-generation UAV platforms, including flight control, RF, high-speed digital, and power subsystems. Work on hands-on hardware development and board validation while contributing to the overall electronics architecture in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge drone technology from concept to deployment.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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

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 Cheshire, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer

This role involves developing and certifying airborne software for commercial aircraft modifications, focusing on safety-critical systems such as cabin interiors, onboard networks, and avionics. The engineer will work across the full software lifecycle, ensuring compliance with aviation standards like DO-178B/C and supporting certification with EASA and FAA. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers is key, along with maintaining documentation and improving engineering processes.

Shorterm Group Surrey, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required