Senior Systems Engineer

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Senior Systems Engineer
All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
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Full-time * 37 hours per week * On-site at a UK defence location
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll join a specialist team working with cutting-edge mission and avionics systems, collaborating closely with expert partners to advance next-generation capability.
The Role

In this role, you will provide high-quality systems and operational analysis to support the design, evaluation and assurance of advanced military aviation systems.
Working as part of an embedded engineering team, you'll lead analysis activities, develop and validate software tools, support flight test programmes, and contribute expert insight to ensure safe, effective and future-focused capability development.
Key Responsibilities
Acting as a subject matter expert for mission and avionics systems
Leading systems integration and flight test analysis activities
Applying verification and validation techniques to support airworthiness and safety
Defining, developing and supporting test plans and operational analysis
Supervising and mentoring engineers within the analysis team
Essential Experience
Strong background in technical analysis and problem solving across the engineering lifecycle
Proficiency in engineering software development (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++)
Experience in systems engineering or aerospace engineering
Experience working within safety-critical or regulated environments
Ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline
Eligibility or willingness to obtain UK Security Clearance
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds - if you can demonstrate the required experience and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.
What they offer
Matched-contribution pension scheme with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to purchase additional days
Access to health cash plans, private medical insurance and dental cover
Employee discount portal including insurance, retail, leisure and more
Support for the Armed Forces community, including recognition under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Paid volunteering opportunities to support charities and the local community

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Location:
Woodhall Spa
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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