Junior Systems Engineer – Defense Tech (Scotland)

Thomas Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering & technology contractor is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the UK's Armed Forces while engaging with advanced technologies. Responsibilities include core systems engineering tasks, maintaining the Test and Development System, and addressing on-site trials communication. Ideal candidates will have an honours degree in engineering or physics and be proactive, reliable, and eager to learn, with a clear path for career growth in systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant or aligned engineering, technical, IT, or systems environment.
• Some exposure to Test & Evaluation, Integration, or similar hands-on technical activity.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and executing core systems engineering tasks across meaningful projects.
• Installing, operating and helping to maintain the Test and Development System.
• Helping resolve on-site issues linked to trials planning and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Proactive

Trustworthy

Reliable

Drive to learn

Education

Honours Degree in Engineering or Physics

HNC/D Level qualification

Tools

Shared Computing Environments

Job description

A leading defence engineering & technology contractor is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the UK's Armed Forces while engaging with advanced technologies. Responsibilities include core systems engineering tasks, maintaining the Test and Development System, and addressing on-site trials communication. Ideal candidates will have an honours degree in engineering or physics and be proactive, reliable, and eager to learn, with a clear path for career growth in systems engineering.