Senior System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Brackley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace firm as a Senior Systems Engineer, overseeing the full lifecycle of aviation systems. You'll lead the systems development, ensuring compliance and robust solutions while communicating with customers and internal teams. This is a strategic role in a high-impact environment with opportunities for innovation and long-term growth.

Benefits

Generous base salary

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical cover

New, state-of-the-art working environment

Long-term career potential

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in systems engineering within aerospace or high-integrity environments.
• Strong knowledge of the V-model and verification strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems development from concept to launch.
• Own requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability.
• Act as the primary technical interface for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Technical Communication

Compliance with Aerospace Standards

Requirements Management

Education

Degree in Systems, Electrical, Aerospace or related field

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the lead on next- aerospace technologies? We’re hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join a innovative team developing cutting-edge systems for aviation platforms.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll own the full V-lifecycle. From early requirements capture through to integration, verification, and certification. You won’t be doing the hands-on engineering, but you’ll be the technical glue between customers and internal teams, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and delivered with precision.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Systems Engineer

• Lead systems development from concept to launch, aligning with technology roadmaps and programme goals.
• Own requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability across the full development lifecycle.
• Act as the primary technical interface for customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards including ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-160G.
• Support certification planning, risk management, and cross-functional design assurance.

What We’re Looking For – Senior Systems Engineer

• Degree qualified in Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related field.
• Proven leadership in systems engineering within aerospace or high-integrity environments.
• Strong knowledge of the V-model, including system architecture, requirements flow-down, and verification strategy.
• Confident dealing with customers and managing technical dialogue at a senior level.
• Familiar with certification frameworks and safety-critical development standards.

Why Join as a Senior Systems Engineer?

You'll be part of a collaborative, high-impact team working on game-changing aerospace programmes. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that blends innovation with world-class engineering rigour.

You'll receive:

• Generous base salary
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical cover
• New, state-of-the-art working environment
• Long-term career potential in a growing company

Interested in the Senior Systems Engineer role? Please apply today!

If you're ready to step into a visible, strategic role and shape the future of aerospace, apply now or reach out for a confidential chat within 1 working day of your application.