Senior Systems Engineer

Strongfield; Bierton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm located in Buckinghamshire is seeking Senior Systems Engineers to engage in analytical engineering. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, conducting complex analyses, and mentoring other engineers. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in aerospace engineering. The company offers competitive benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Highly competitive 9% non‑contributory pension scheme

4× salary life assurance

Healthcare plan including discounted gym memberships

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Occupational Health team

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace nursery benefit

Company discount platform

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aerospace systems engineering environment.
• Grounded in multidisciplinary engineering concepts and practices.
• Highly developed communication skills at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements analyses and generate specifications.
• Prepare complex technical documentation as required.
• Conduct feasibility and trade studies.
• Develop simulation models and innovative analysis techniques.
• Mentor Systems Engineers for productivity and quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Systems Engineering principles

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Innovation

Education

2:1 or above degree in an appropriate engineering/science-based discipline

Job description

Senior Systems Engineers - Aerospace - Buckinghamshire UK

Our Aerospace client based in Buckinghamshire UK requires several Senior Systems Engineers to work on a permanent basis. Their products and systems are world-leading. Join their mission in their Systems Engineering Department as part of the Pyrotechnics Integrated Project Team. You will be responsible for a wide range of analytical engineering from project inception through development and production, maintaining system requirements, conducting in‑depth analyses, and supporting system verification.

The engineering you deliver to customers is world‑leading. You will help the team listen to customers, understand how they can best deploy the product, and serve as an expert voice representing the business.

We look for people who are curious, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn.

Characteristics & Skills

• Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others
• Have an understanding of Systems Engineering principles
• Be a methodical problem solver
• Committed to the highest standards
• Have an eye for detail and getting things right the first time
• A passion for innovation, experimentation, and design
• Share and demonstrate the Company’s values

Education & Qualifications

• 2:1 or above degree in an appropriate engineering/science‑based discipline

Benefits

• Highly competitive 9% non‑contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4× salary life assurance (18+)
• Healthcare plan – including discounted gym memberships
• 25‑days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Occupational Health team
• Cycle to work scheme after a six‑month probationary period
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Company discount platform

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for a wide range of analytical engineering within the company. From project inception through development and production, the role maintains system requirements, conducts in‑depth analyses, supports system verification, and reports on the work through documentation, IPT meetings, and presentations. The role also mentors Systems Engineers to maximise productivity and quality while supporting CPD.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct requirements analyses as required and generate specifications accordingly
• Prepare a wide range of highly complex, comprehensive technical documentation as required by contract
• Conduct feasibility and trade studies, often regarding potential new business
• Carry out physiological load assessments as necessary
• Conduct simulations, analyses, and test matching using appropriate software tools
• Develop new simulation models and utilize innovative analysis techniques
• Design and develop appropriate software, including that of safety‑critical standard
• Coach, mentor, and encourage other members of the department, including new hires
• Communicate effectively with all levels within the organisation and its customers at all times

Secondary Activities and Tasks

• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required to maintain or improve the efficiency, quality, and service provided by the Systems Engineering Department
• Undertake business travel abroad or within the UK as and when required

Knowledge and Experience

Extensive experience gained in an aerospace systems engineering environment.

Desirable

• Understanding of UML or SysML
• Understanding of software development
• Thorough grounding in the production of software to varying levels of complexity

Essential

• Thorough grounding in a broad range of multidisciplinary engineering concepts and practices
• Highly developed communication skills: able to communicate verbally, in presentation format and in writing at senior level; able to develop links with other technical specialists within the business
• Innovative problem‑solving expertise, underpinned by comprehensive data analysis skills

Several opportunities within Systems Engineering exist for talented engineers to join and further their careers with this world‑leading organisation.

Candidates must hold the rights to live and work in the UK now and be currently living in the UK.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard BPSS. Candidates must be willing to undergo this security vetting process.