autonomous systems engineer jobs in Somerset

You will be tasked to work alongside existing and new clients to provide support on technical queries. The successful candidate will run their own diary and will be required to occasionally travel to sites in the UK or exhibitions. The ideal candidate will be electrically qualified (HNC/ NVQ/ HND etc), have experience working with a CMS system and able to work independently when needed.

You will be the technical architect for control strategies, moving beyond simple PID loops to implement robust, high-performance control laws capable of operating in demanding environments and high-dynamic manoeuvres. What will be your responsibilities:

You will be someone with firm understanding of requirements management across all Defence Lines of Development, with experience across Operating Domains.

You should have a positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude, and be keen to develop yourself and others within the team.

You will take responsibility for the design, development and support of our products.

You will be required to progress the design, development, design proving, test, commissioning and in-service support of the equipment. Senior Systems Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site.

Job Description Bristol At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability. We have a number of exciting opportunities within Data Link Systems, working across the product lifecycle from research, the early concept phase, through full product design to production. These roles require a range of knowledge and experience...

Job Description Principal Systems Engineer The Role: As a Principal Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will be helping guide the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. As an agile business in the true sense the principal engineer will be given the relative freedom to take ownership at the strategic level of the project. This involves talking to the external...

Contract – 8 Months Inside IR35 Remote – UK Power Systems Consultant (EMT & RMS Studies) The consultant will support power system projects across multiple phases by delivering high-quality electrical studies and technical documentation. Key Responsibilities - Develop and validate EMT and RMS models for assets such as WTGs, PPCs, and STATCOMs. - Plan and execute design and Grid Code...

Senior Systems Consultant Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary negotiable depending on experience Responsibilities: - Research and concept development of systems solutions. - Development and management of system requirements. - Development of abstract architectures to describe systems. - Design process engineering for hardware, software, and mixed technology systems. - Systems safety engineering,...

You will lead teams that use Systems thinking to analyse, assess and develop ways to mitigate safety, environmental and cyber threats across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology markets.

You will have the opportunity to work for leading global consultancy who work across a wide variety of projects with a top reputation for their design and engineering expertise.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with deep experience delivering requirements-based testing, IVVQ campaigns, and end-to-end trials across complex, safety- and mission-critical defence systems. You’ll lead laboratory, rig, field, and sea trials, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance, certification, and airworthiness objectives are met across development cycles. This...

The Principal Engineer is the first level in the Technical Title functional pathway and carries design authority as well as the expectation of technical expertise, problem solving skills, communication skills, people skills, and contributions to the technical community. Principal Engineers are recognized technical experts in a specific aspect of a discipline and its application, are effective...

You will lead teams that use Systems thinking to analyse, assess and develop ways to mitigate safety, environmental and cyber threats across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology markets.

You will have the opportunity to work for leading global consultancy who work across a wide variety of projects with a top reputation for their design and engineering expertise.

You will join a team supporting the delivery and evolution of a proven land-based air defence system, with responsibility for ensuring requirements are captured, defined, and delivered across a diverse portfolio. Current programmes include supporting UK capability, fulfilling export contracts, and tailoring solutions for new customers.

You must be SC Cleared and eligible to get DV clearance or be DV cleared and be a sole British citizen due to the nature of the work. NexGen Associates are working with one of our Defence clients to recruit an experienced IT System Tester to support the assurance and readiness of IT systems within a regulated Defence environment.

You will be part of a close-knit, hardworking, and highly motivated team striving to develop one of the world's most advanced Seeker and Missile technologies.

You will play a crucial role in this innovative development, witnessing the impact of your dedication and effort as the product is effectively deployed for use by the armed forces.

About The Role Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. This position will suit an Engineer looking to forward their career in the systems discipline. Being an integral part the design, development, design proving, test, commissioning etc as part of a multi-disciplined team. Systems...

Job Description Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, but this will depend on project requirements and the need for access to specific site facilities. Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions...

You will take responsibility for the technical leadership during the design and development and support of our products. Take the lead, progressing the design, development, design proving, test etc as part of a multi-disciplined team. Principal Systems Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site.

You will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington sites and allows for flexible working, including home working were appropriate. This role allows for flexible working patterns including home working (with attendance at SEAs offices being minimal - typically only required for quarterly progress meetings in Bristol and other occasional, irregular meetings at SEAs premises).

Job Description Bristol The Sea Ceptor Weapon Systems team is expanding and seeks a Systems Engineer to deliver certification & verification activities to support multiple customers. Salary: Up to £57,000 Depending on Experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British...