lead systems engineer jobs in Hitchin

Job Description Lead Space Systems Verification Engineer – Permanent – Attractive Aerospace, Space and Satcoms and Defence - WFH/Hybrid/Remote – Bedfordshire Due to expansion a Lead Space Systems Verification Engineer is required within a leading Telecoms, Satellite, Defence and Space Systems Technology Company. The successful Lead Space Systems Verification Engineer will provide technical and...

You will be responsible for leading data link systems engineering work on a new weapons system programme, interfacing with both suppliers and customers, and providing technical leadership for ju...

Job Description System Integration lead Salary: £50–65k per year (DOE) | Working Model: Hybrid, 3 days on-site A leading defence organisation is seeking a System Integration Lead to drive the integration and verification of advanced missile systems. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day technical delivery, coordinating functional integration, system verification, and compatibility testing across...

Job Description World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Systems Engineers / Architects on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be hybrid of being split between working from home and onsite. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer,...

You will be responsible for the electrical and RF architecture that enables reliable Ground-to-Space and inter-satellite communication.

Job Description Airborne Launcher Functional Systems Engineer required for contract role based out of Stevenage or Bristol 2-3 days per week on site. Responsibilities: - Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture required sub-system functional behaviour - Review evidence and produce certification statements - Build good working relationships with stakeholders to enable...

A leading biotech manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Systems Development Integration Engineer to join their onsite technical team. The role involves integrating hardware and software subsystems, conducting extensive testing, and ensuring process standardization. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++. The position offers...

Airborne Launcher Functional Systems Engineer Location: Bristol/Stevenage, 2-3 days on site Duration: 6 Months Rate: Up to £70 ph Umbrella SC Clearance required Responsibilities: - Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture required sub-system functional behaviour - Review evidence and produce certification statements - Build good working relationships with...

You will shape how we approach our programmes, considering the needs and expectations of customers, the capability of technology and third party suppliers. Day to day you'll be key in providing education, training and consultancy style, system design support to key programmes, tailored to their needs to ensure maximum benefit is obtained from best practice use.

You will be the "architect of the satellite's brain," managing the end-to-end data chain from sensors to transmitters. This role bridges the gap between high-level mission design and hardware implementation, requiring expertise in avionics, data protocols, and supplier management.

Job Description World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The department are looking for Systems Engineers ideally from the defence / aerospace background. Previous experience of DOORS is required.Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37...

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Lead Space Systems Verification Engineer for a permanent role based in North Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will handle communications systems engineering tasks, require strong systems engineering knowledge, and must possess experience in areas such as digital signal processing. The position is hybrid, allowing remote work with occasional...

You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: - Specifying/determining - system electrical requirements - interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment

You will collaborate with the engineers at missile level to ensure the actuation system meets the needs of the missile.

You will work with various engineering disciplines within the Centre of Excellence to understand the functional architecture and relevant requirements for the electronics, mechanical and software domains.

Job Description Space Satellite Systems Engineer - OBDH The Digital System Engineer is tasked with electrical engineering responsibilities associated with various System Components: - On-Board Computer (OBC) - Remote Interface Unit (RIU) - Mass Memory & Formatting Unit (MMFU) - Other digital equipment as required, such as Instrument Control Unit (ICU) or Authenticating Unit (AU), among...

Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid Working): Up to 5 days per week on-site dependant on workload and/or classification Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful...

Stevenage 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 citizenship. Restrictions...

Stevenage At MBDA, we are growing our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities; consequently, the EW Group are recruiting an EW Systems Engineer who will form a critical part of the team that is developing current and future EW Weapon Systems. Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working pattern : We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when...

Stevenage 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 from graduate to...

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.