autonomous systems engineer jobs in Southampton

We’re working with a long-term partner in the defence and national security ecosystem who are expanding their maritime digital and mission systems capability. They’re looking for a security-cleared Solution Architect to help define and deliver complex, integrated C4ISR and autonomous systems across a range of naval and wider defence programmes. This role suits someone who’s comfortable operating...

We're building the infrastructure that makes autonomous AI safe for enterprise deployment. Not governance theatre. Not compliance checkboxes. Actual technical systems that can monitor, quantify, and govern AI agents operating with autonomy in production environments. If you've been following the trajectory from static models to agentic systems—and the corresponding explosion in risk surface...

You will lead the operations and QMS procedures within a small team, where you can take ownership of the role and shape your day.

You will work very closely with the Head of Quality, carrying out internal audits in accordance with ISO9001:2015, and have the opportunity to build new processes that enhance the QMS in the long term.

You will need to have extensive Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and SCADA experience, with an innovative mindset which matched the design and delivery teams boundary pushing approach to platform development.

You will be afforded a significant amount of autonomy to rapidly develop the right, cutting edge system to support this exciting programme.

AI / Machine Learning Engineer – Agentic AI & LLM Systems We’re partnered with a pioneering AI organisation pushing the boundaries of Agentic AI — building systems where LLMs reason, act, and collaborate autonomously to drive real-world outcomes. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll design the frameworks, tools, and data loops that allow intelligent agents to think, plan, and improve...

Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Systems Engineer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – Onsite only Salary: Up to £45,998 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: - Maintenance, commissioning, defect diagnosis and rectification on Electrical High-voltage/Low-voltage Systems - Apply depth and breadth of knowledge relating to Electrical High-voltage/Low-voltage systems in order...

Job Description Senior Cloud Systems Engineer AWS, VMWare, Windows Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Southampton Office Are you ready to join a global tech leader driving transformation in public safety and digital justice? This is your opportunity to join a company with an international presence, a fast-growing client base, and an innovative platform already disrupting the UK and US criminal...

Initial 6-month contract Onsite in Southampton (full time) 72.80ph, UMB, inside IR35 SC level Security Clearance MUST be in place prior to starting this contract. Due to the nature of work, this contract is only open to sole British nationals. Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join them on a contract basis in Southampton....

Signal Processing Systems Engineer All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Location: Southampton (primarily onsite) Contract: 6 months Rate: £58.67/hour PAYE (£67.20/hour incl. holiday) or £80/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer who has worked in a military / defence environment / industry within the last 12...

Job Description Power Systems Engineer - ADMS (Distribution) London(Hybrid or On-site) Salary D.O.E We are hiring experienced Power systems Engineers to support and enhance ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems) solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and Electric Utilities to deliver, maintain, and troubleshoot systems such as SCADA, DMS, OMS, and DER. This is a...

Job Title: PSA Engineer – SCADA (Reliance) Location: UK/EU (Remote) Mode: Contract / Permanent About the Role: - We are currently supporting one of our top clients in the energy and utilities sector to hire a PSA Engineer – SCADA (Reliance). - This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced Power Systems Applications within SCADA and EMS environments, contributing directly to the...

Southampton 3-Month Contract Paying up to 74p/h (Inside IR35) Due to the nature of the role, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance. Please only apply if suitable Overview: Will be responsible for the delivery of specific work packages supporting the communications system development; engaging across a range of technical disciplines such as: RF...

Mainframe System Automation Engineer – Remote (UK) – 6 month contract (Inside ir35) - £500-£525 per day Meraki Talent have partnered with one of their global financial as they look to add support to their mainframe team. They are in the process of migrating their core Broadcom software to an AMI Ops Tool and need some additional support as this project progresses. They are looking for a...

You will need to be: - Committed - We're seeking people who are committed to personal development and a new career in Systems Engineering. - Keen to Develop - No matter how good our development programme is, it will require pro-active learning within your role; the faster you learn, the more accelerated your development will be.

Join a team at the forefront of maritime innovation. We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the technical definition, integration, and delivery of subsystems within next-generation naval platforms. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you’ll shape architecture, define interfaces, and drive integration readiness across complex engineering domains. 🔧 What You’ll Be...

You will bridge the gap between industrial control systems and modern data infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable data collection and orchestration between distributed edge servers and a central analytics environment as well as interfacing with cloud infrastructure such as AWS.

AWS, VMWare, Windows Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Southampton Office Are you ready to join a global tech leader driving transformation in public safety and digital justice? This is your opportunity to join a company with an international presence, a fast-growing client base, and an innovative platform already disrupting the UK and US criminal justice systems. We're looking for an...

You must also have extensive knowledge with SCADA and be experienced in using to this for graphical interfacing. An understanding of CDM requirements and health and safety standards is also an integral part of the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that offers hybrid working and a great benefits package.

You will join our Simulation and Training sector at Broad Oak Works Portsmouth, part of BAE Systems Maritime and Land Defence Solutions, working on our MIMESIS product.

You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for our customers.

Job Description Maritime Combat Systems Engineer Programme: Maritime Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Maritime Combat Systems Engineer (MCSE) to lead the design and implementation of a Combat System for the Leidos Sea Dagger, a brand new naval combat platform. The...