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Senior Systems Engineer – Aerospace

  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, South East, UK
  • £65000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Half-day Fridays, Private Medical Cover & More!
  • Permanent
  • V-46504-1

Are you a systems engineering professional looking to work on mission-critical aerospace systems? We’re hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join a high-performing team developing advanced release systems used across some of the world’s most prominent military aircraft platforms.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full system lifecycle, from concept through to design, integration, and in-service support, on projects that directly support national and global security operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead systems engineering activities, from technical planning and requirements management to verification and validation.
  • Analyse system performance across concept, design, testing, installation, and operations phases.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to interpret operational needs and translate them into system requirements.
  • Conduct trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definitions.
  • Support complex project and task management across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Help shape operational documentation and ensure engineering solutions meet technical, schedule, and cost expectations.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
  • 5+ years’ experience in systems engineering, with knowledge of the full development lifecycle.
  • Strong background in requirements management and systems architecture.
  • Experience with ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) and/or reliability.
  • Skilled in documentation, reporting, and technical communications.
  • Experience with tools like DOORS, Innoslate, or equivalent.
  • Awareness of CAD, CFD, and FEA tools and regulatory compliance processes (e.g. MAA, DAOEs) is an advantage.
  • Comfortable providing mentoring or coaching to less experienced engineers.

Desirable Experience:

  • Background in aerospace, defence, or mission-critical system environments.
  • Exposure to IPS/ILS (Integrated Product or Logistics Support).
  • Experience in supporting Certificate of Design and regulatory approvals.

Why Join?

  • Half-day Fridays for better work-life balance
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
  • Up to 7% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance, group income protection, and a flexible benefits platform including gym membership, dental, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work
  • Access to an employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing

Eligibility Requirements:

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, UK right-to-work and eligibility for BPSS clearance is required.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that make a real impact. If you’re ready to take on a senior technical role with hands-on influence and strategic oversight, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team shaping the future of aerospace technology.

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Senior Systems Engineer

  • West Sussex, South East, UK
  • £50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & Flexible working, Half-day Fridays, & more!
  • Permanent
  • V-51433-1

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team developing cutting-edge targeting and surveillance systems for land and naval defence applications.

You’ll play a key role in shaping high-performance, complex systems – from concept demonstrators with high levels of technical risk through to repeat orders of proven electro-optical surveillance and tracking solutions.

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work on multi-disciplinary projects with real-world impact.

What you’ll be doing

  • Capturing and analysing requirements
  • Managing technical risks across projects
  • Designing and defining functional and physical systems architecture
  • Developing engineering management plans (safety, integration, acceptance, risk)
  • Creating requirement and test specifications for internal teams and suppliers
  • Conducting design reviews and overseeing integration & acceptance (including some international travel)
  • Supporting environmental qualification (EMC, temperature, shock, vibration)
  • Driving continuous improvement across processes and practices

What we’re looking for

Essential:

  • Degree in engineering or related discipline
  • 4+ years of systems engineering experience within defence, aerospace, or a similar field
  • Strong background in requirements analysis, systems engineering lifecycle, and design reviews
  • Hands-on experience with systems integration, testing, and customer acceptance
  • Work package management skills and proficiency in technical report writing
  • Practical understanding of both electrical and mechanical technology

Desirable:

  • Technical leadership experience
  • Familiarity with defence standards (MIL, STANAG, etc.)
  • Knowledge of statutory compliance (e.g., CE Marking)
  • Experience with infrared/visible spectrum camera sensor technology

What’s on offer

  • 37.5-hour working week with Friday lunchtime finishes
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • 28 days annual leave + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
  • Competitive pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
  • Income protection, life assurance & employee assistance programme
  • Company share schemes & electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Wellbeing initiatives, social activities & gym discounts
  • Learning & development opportunities
  • Free onsite parking

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this work, you must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance. This requires proof of UK residency for the last five years.

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Quality Engineer

  • Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-51829

We are seeking a versatile Quality Engineer to join a growing team supporting the delivery of existing products and the introduction of new products across multiple Cyber and Information Assurance projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on the development of cutting-edge products and applications within the security and defence industry.

The position is based in Farnborough, with occasional travel to remote manufacturing locations as required. Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance (SC).

What you’ll be doing

  • Contribute to the company’s quality improvement programme and help shape future best practice.
  • Maintain and develop certified management systems (AS9100, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO27001).
  • Take part in audits and reviews with customers, suppliers, and certification bodies.
  • Lead targeted improvement initiatives to boost Quality, Cost, and Delivery performance.
  • Work with suppliers to raise quality standards and ensure supply chain compliance.
  • Support new product introduction with structured quality plans.
  • Oversee configuration management approvals and manage obsolescence processes.
  • Design and refine processes, applying techniques such as PFMEA, DFMEA and value stream mapping.
  • Approve suppliers, products, and services to meet internal quality standards.
  • Manage investigations into quality issues, from root cause analysis through to resolution.
  • Produce and deliver clear quality documentation and reports for both internal and external use.

What you’ll need

  • Strong understanding of part inspection methods and measurement techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with continuous improvement tools such as Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
  • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, and control plans.
  • Solid knowledge of AS9100; additional experience with ISO14001, ISO45001 or ISO27001 is a plus.
  • A collaborative approach, able to work independently while influencing others positively.
  • Experience improving supplier performance and driving measurable results.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • UK national, eligible for SC clearance.

Desirable skills

  • HNC/Degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Background in aerospace, defence, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to both low- and high-volume production; PCB manufacturing knowledge is advantageous.

 

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System Engineer (Integration and Test)

  • West Sussex, South East, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-51664-1

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer, focussed on Integration & Test, to join a team developing advanced flight simulation systems used by pilot training operations around the world.

You will play a key role in system integration, verification, and validation, ensuring these complex simulators meet rigorous operational standards and customer requirements. This is a hands-on position at the heart of a major transformation programme, ideal for someone who is highly motivated, customer-focused, and eager to implement change.
 
Key Responsibilities
System Integration

  • Lead the integration of hardware and software subsystems into cohesive flight simulation systems.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute integration procedures.
  • Diagnose and resolve integration issues, optimizing system configurations for performance and reliability.

Verification & Validation

  • Define and execute test plans to verify functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and conduct test procedures to validate the accuracy and reliability of flight simulation systems.
  • Produce detailed reports on test results, deviations, and corrective actions.

Customer Acceptance

  • Act as the primary point of contact during customer acceptance phases.
  • Conduct system demonstrations and customer-specific tests to secure final approval.
  • Provide expert guidance and support throughout the acceptance process.

Issue Resolution

  • Respond to issues identified during testing or customer feedback.
  • Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical support to resolve complex system problems quickly.

 
Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master’s a plus).
  • Strong understanding of flight simulation systems and components.
  • Proficiency in system integration, hardware/software interfaces, and performance testing.
  • Experience with simulation tools and platforms (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, RTOS).
  • Familiarity with standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

  • Experience with Full Flight Simulators, Flight Training Devices, or other simulation environments.
  • Customer-facing experience in system acceptance and post-delivery support.
  • INCOSE Systems Engineering training or certification.
  • Knowledge of commercial and/or military flight simulation regulations.

 
Benefits

  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
  • Private medical insurance (optional family cover).
  • Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
  • Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x).
  • Group income protection.
  • Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging stations.

 
Additional Information

  • Primarily office-based (four days a week) with regular lab and simulator facility interaction.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

 
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
 
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Electronic Hardware Engineer

  • Vaud, Switzerland
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-49189

Are you ready to develop technology that’s reshaping communications across land, sea, air, and space?

Our partner is working on the next generation of satellite communication systems and seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to join their Switzerland-based R&D team. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the electronic board development cycle and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance analog and mixed-signal solutions for phased array antenna systems.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the design, development, and integration of reliable analog and mixed-signal electronics.
  • Define architecture, select components, design PCBs, and bring up prototypes.
  • Conduct hands-on testing and verification in the lab using oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and other tools.
  • Document your designs for manufacturing, testing, and production handoff.
  • Collaborate with RF, mechanical, and software engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Need:

  • MSc in Electronic Engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong background in board-level electronics for high-reliability or safety-critical environments (e.g. aerospace, automotive, medical).
  • Proficient in schematic and PCB design tools (preferably Altium).
  • Experience with digital electronics and high-speed interfaces.
  • Comfortable working with low-voltage, high-current, and low-noise designs.
  • Familiar with quality-focused design principles and DFM/DFA/DFT.
  • Practical, hands-on approach to lab work and troubleshooting.

If you’re passionate about solving real engineering challenges and delivering hardware that performs under demanding conditions, this is your opportunity to join a highly collaborative team at the forefront of satellite communications innovation.

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Engineering Delivery Manager

  • West Sussex, South East, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-50970

Do you have the expertise to lead the software delivery of world-class aerospace training systems?

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager with a strong background in software development, integration, and delivery to take charge of complex work packages for next-generation flight simulators.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of flight simulation, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that advanced software-driven systems are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with aerospace standards.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have proven success managing technical software projects, and are passionate about shaping the future of aerospace training, this role is for you.

 
What You’ll Do

  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams with a strong emphasis on software development, testing, and integration.
  • Take full ownership of software-related work packages, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Oversee the delivery of software components for flight simulators, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and systems.
  • Implement robust technical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with aerospace software standards.
  • Drive risk management throughout the software development lifecycle, mitigating issues before they impact delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align on requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Provide regular reporting on software progress, risks, and key technical decisions.
  • Support process improvements to strengthen software delivery capability across engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience as a Work Package Owner, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Technical Lead within software-heavy aerospace or simulation projects.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering lifecycles, including development, verification, validation, and integration.
  • Knowledge of aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C or similar) highly desirable.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams with a significant software engineering focus.
  • Excellent project management, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Background in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace software systems is highly advantageous.

Why Join?

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
  • Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
  • Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
  • Life assurance (4x salary, up to 10x available)
  • Group income protection
  • Flexible benefits including dental, healthcare cash plan, gym membership & cycle to work
  • Wellbeing and mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme)
  • Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV charging
  • Excellent learning & development opportunities
  • A collaborative environment where your expertise in software delivery will shape the future of flight simulation

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re passionate about aerospace software delivery and ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply today!

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Product Quality Engineer (Contract)

  • London, Greater London, South East, UK
  • Competitive
  • Interim/Contract
  • V-51102-2

We are seeking an experienced Product Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and reliability of end-to-end satellite communication systems. This role covers product assurance across design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and launch phases, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Based in London with a very attractive hybrid working arrangement, this will be a 6-month contract (extension likely). The rate is negotiable dependant on experience (inside IR35).

What you’ll do:

  • Lead programme-level product assurance activities across hardware, software, and systems.
  • Develop and implement assurance plans in line with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and partners to ensure compliance and delivery.
  • Oversee supplier quality, materials, processes, inspections, and audits.
  • Drive risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics, aerospace, mechanical/materials, or similar).
  • 5+ years’ experience in product assurance on space projects (ESA, UKSA or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards.
  • Experience working with and managing suppliers and vendors.
  • UK or EU (27) Citizenship required.

What will help you succeed:

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel (10–15%).

If you’re ready to apply your product assurance expertise to cutting-edge space programmes, we’d love to hear from you.

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Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Essex, East Anglia, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-51631-1

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to design and deliver cutting-edge technology for space exploration? This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic team working on advanced space imaging sensors used in some of humanity’s most important missions, from deep space telescopes to planetary rovers.

In this role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and components for bespoke imaging sensors, test cameras, and front-end electronics. You’ll drive projects from concept through detailed manufacturing drawings, selecting suitable materials and ensuring that all designs meet demanding environmental conditions such as shock, vibration, and thermal extremes.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects, translating complex specifications into practical designs and delivering robust, high-quality solutions on time and to budget.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, test plans, manufacturing drawings, and technical reports.
  • Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and improve processes.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring all designs meet performance, cost, and lead-time targets.
  • Stay up to date with new mechanical engineering technologies and support the industrialisation of custom product solutions.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • Proficiency in CAD software and ability to interpret FEA results to refine designs.
  • Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems, including design for shock, vibration, and thermal performance.
  • Proven track record of leading projects and delivering innovative, manufacturable solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamworking skills.

Highly Desirable:

  • Chartered status (IMechE).
  • 5+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering, ideally within the space or aerospace industries.
  • Knowledge of ECSS and MIL-STD standards.
  • Proficiency with PTC Creo, Windchill, and thermal/stress calculations.
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools and processes (DFMEA, risk registers, compliance verification).

Why Join

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 extra days).
  • Flexible start/finish times within a 37-hour week.
  • Electric car scheme, cycle-to-work programme, and free on-site parking.
  • Private healthcare support, life assurance, and access to a flexible benefits platform.
  • Excellent training opportunities, paid professional memberships, and mentoring support.

Take your mechanical engineering career to new heights by contributing to world-leading space imaging missions that shape our understanding of the universe.

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Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Essex, East Anglia, UK
  • £0 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: Flexible & hybrid working, private healthcare, & more!
  • Permanent
  • V-51631

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to design and deliver cutting-edge technology for space exploration? This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic team working on advanced space imaging sensors used in some of humanity’s most important missions, from deep space telescopes to planetary rovers.

In this role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and components for bespoke imaging sensors, test cameras, and front-end electronics. You’ll drive projects from concept through detailed manufacturing drawings, selecting suitable materials and ensuring that all designs meet demanding environmental conditions such as shock, vibration, and thermal extremes.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects, translating complex specifications into practical designs and delivering robust, high-quality solutions on time and to budget.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, test plans, manufacturing drawings, and technical reports.
  • Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and improve processes.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring all designs meet performance, cost, and lead-time targets.
  • Stay up to date with new mechanical engineering technologies and support the industrialisation of custom product solutions.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • Proficiency in CAD software and ability to interpret FEA results to refine designs.
  • Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems, including design for shock, vibration, and thermal performance.
  • Proven track record of leading projects and delivering innovative, manufacturable solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamworking skills.

Highly Desirable:

  • Chartered status (IMechE).
  • 5+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering, ideally within the space or aerospace industries.
  • Knowledge of ECSS and MIL-STD standards.
  • Proficiency with PTC Creo, Windchill, and thermal/stress calculations.
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools and processes (DFMEA, risk registers, compliance verification).

Why Join

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 extra days).
  • Flexible start/finish times within a 37-hour week.
  • Electric car scheme, cycle-to-work programme, and free on-site parking.
  • Private healthcare support, life assurance, and access to a flexible benefits platform.
  • Excellent training opportunities, paid professional memberships, and mentoring support.
  • A friendly, collaborative culture with a scenic location near Chelmsford city centre and great transport links to London and Stansted.

Take your mechanical engineering career to new heights by contributing to world-leading space imaging missions that shape our understanding of the universe.

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Senior ILS Engineer

  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, South East, UK
  • £55000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Half-day Fridays, Private Medical Cover & More!
  • Permanent
  • V-46504-5

Are you an ILS professional looking to work on mission-critical aerospace systems? We’re hiring a Senior ILS Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting advanced release systems used across some of the world’s most prominent military aircraft platforms.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle—from concept through design, integration, and in-service support—on projects that directly support national and global security operations.
What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities, including reliability, maintainability, and supportability analysis across the system lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain ILS documentation such as LSAR data, maintenance plans, spares provisioning, and technical publications.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure supportability is embedded into system design and meets through-life cost targets.
  • Conduct trade studies and provide recommendations on maintenance concepts, training needs, and obsolescence management.
  • Support verification, validation, and in-service support planning to optimise operational availability.

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
  • 5+ years’ experience in ILS/IPS or systems engineering with a strong understanding of the full development lifecycle.
  • Proven background in reliability, maintainability, and supportability engineering.
  • Skilled in requirements management, documentation, and technical communications.
  • Experience with tools such as DOORS, Innoslate, or equivalent.
  • Aerospace, defence, or other mission-critical environment experience highly desirable.

Why Join?

  • Half-day Fridays for better work-life balance
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
  • Up to 7% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance, group income protection, and a flexible benefits platform including gym membership, dental, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work
  • Access to an employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing

Due to the nature of the work, UK right-to-work and eligibility for BPSS clearance are required.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role with direct influence over the supportability of cutting-edge aerospace systems. If you’re ready to help shape the long-term sustainment of mission-critical technology, we’d love to hear from you.

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