mechanical 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...

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 likely have opportunities to travel throughout the UK and internationally to support these activities. An ISV engineer will be: - Practically minded and interested in conducting real-world test of software, hardware and missile systems. - Creative and practical so that they can work with complex problems and derive logical solutions.

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...

Job Description 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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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...

You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research of novel mechanical technologies to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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 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.

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...

Job Description 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...