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Senior Systems Engineer

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Scotland

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Job title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location Scotland

We’re working with an innovative space company developing next-generation launch technology, who are looking to add a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to their growing engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development of an orbital-class launch system, taking ownership of onboard avionics systems across the full engineering lifecycle.

The Role

You’ll act as a technical focal point across avionics and wider vehicle systems, working closely with systems engineering, GNC, propulsion, software, and ground support teams to deliver highly reliable flight hardware for a complex aerospace platform.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading avionics system design and integration activities
Defining interfaces between onboard electronics, vehicle subsystems, and ground systems
Supporting system architecture, requirements definition, and verification activities
Managing technical schedules, development priorities, and engineering coordination
Contributing to hardware/software trade studies and technical decision-making
Supporting testing, troubleshooting, installation, and validation of electronic systems
Working cross-functionally across multidisciplinary engineering teams

What They’re Looking For

Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
5+ years of experience within avionics, embedded systems, electronics, or complex systems engineering
Strong background in integration, testing, or development of electronic systems
Experience working within high-reliability industries such as space, aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar
Understanding of systems engineering principles, interfaces, and V&V activities
Previous technical leadership or project ownership experience
Hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and support hardware integration activities
Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

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