Senior Mission Systems Engineer

STR Group Limited; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Mission Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in Lytham St Annes. The role involves designing advanced onboard computing solutions and collaborating with international partners. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in VHDL, systems engineering, and hardware/software integration, contributing to critical mission systems. This position offers the chance to work on high-security projects and influence aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Systems Engineering and the engineering lifecycle.
• Strong experience in VHDL.
• Experience in aerospace or complex computing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support system-level design and architecture.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Develop, simulate, and verify digital logic using VHDL.

Skills

VHDL

Systems Engineering

Hardware/Software Integration

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in STEM discipline

Tools

Verilog

Simulink

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Mission Systems Engineer to join a team developing advanced onboard computing solutions for a cutting-edge aerospace programme. You will work on secure, resilient systems, contributing to designs that directly impact critical mission systems.

You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, helping to define system architectures, integrate hardware and software solutions, and ensure designs meet technical, operational, safety, and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support system-level design and architecture for onboard computing solutions.
• Collaborate across internal and external teams, including international partners, to ensure designs are robust and aligned with programme objectives.
• Develop, simulate, and verify digital logic using VHDL as a core part of system modeling and design.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members.
• Apply systems engineering principles to support safety, security, and regulatory compliance in complex aerospace or mission-critical systems.
• Represent the team in meetings with stakeholders, contributing to effective collaboration and problem solving.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in a STEM discipline.
• Proven experience in Systems Engineering and the engineering lifecycle, ideally in aerospace, avionics, or complex computing systems.
• Strong VHDL experience is essential; Verilog or Simulink experience is also desirable.
• Experience with hardware/software integration, modeling, and simulation.
• Familiarity with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), system safety, security, or complex platform integration is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working on high-security or classified projects is advantageous.

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-looking team delivering mission-critical systems in aerospace. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your VHDL expertise and systems engineering skills to innovative solutions, working with leading engineers nationally and internationally.