Principal UAx Systems Engineer & Environmental SME

Metrea Management LLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense consultancy is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support their Unmanned Systems initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in UAx technologies and autonomous systems. Responsibilities include providing expertise, supporting system design, conducting technical analysis, and collaborating across teams. This full-time role offers benefits such as private medical insurance and a pension scheme, with a focus on innovation and cross-functional teamwork.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary-sacred pension scheme

Free lunch on office days

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with UAx technologies or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of unmanned systems including sensor integration.
• Experience in electromagnetic spectrum operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on UAx technologies and applications.
• Support ideation and prototyping efforts on system design.
• Conduct technical analysis to identify gaps in UAx technology.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to refine requirements.
• Assist in testing and evaluation of UAx platforms.
• Develop reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Technical expertise in UAx technologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

A leading defense consultancy is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support their Unmanned Systems initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in UAx technologies and autonomous systems. Responsibilities include providing expertise, supporting system design, conducting technical analysis, and collaborating across teams. This full-time role offers benefits such as private medical insurance and a pension scheme, with a focus on innovation and cross-functional teamwork.