Senior Systems Engineer (Electronics)

Accountabilities:

• Lead and deliver technical work packages across aerospace R&D projects, ensuring objectives are met within scope, schedule, and quality requirements.

• Contribute to or manage budgeting, planning, and risk management activities associated with assigned engineering programmes.

• Support the design, execution, and analysis of experimental and testing activities, including work in specialised laboratory and wind tunnel environments.

• Develop and validate models and simulations of in-flight icing behaviour to support system design and performance assessment.

• Produce high-quality technical documentation, test reports, and development plans aligned with project and certification standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design outsourced work packages and ensure successful delivery.

• Support stakeholder engagement, including customers and supply chain partners, while representing project outcomes and technical findings.

• Contribute to technology development strategies and identify pathways toward industrialisation and real-world application.

Requirements:

• HNC, degree, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in electro-mechanical systems, sensing systems, or controller systems within an engineering environment.

• Hands-on experience in PCB design and general electronics engineering.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, with exposure to aerodynamics and physics-based thermodynamic modelling.

• Experience designing and executing laboratory or experimental testing in controlled environments.

• Ability to analyse complex systems and apply structured, logical, and methodical problem-solving approaches.

• Demonstrated capability in coordinating technical work and leading activities without direct line management authority.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with aerospace certification processes, systems development lifecycle, and project delivery frameworks is desirable.

• Higher academic qualification (MSc, PhD, or EngD) and experience in aerospace or consulting environments are advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance bonus of up to 15 percent

• Industry-leading pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions

• Life assurance cover of up to 8x salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

• Income protection scheme

• Private healthcare access including virtual GP services for employees and families

• Employee assistance and wellbeing support programme

• EV salary sacrifice scheme including insurance, servicing, and maintenance

• Cycle to work scheme and retail discounts

• Onsite parking and additional travel-related perks

• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

• Learning and development opportunities with strong career progression pathways

• Collaborative and innovation-driven working environment

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