Senior Systems Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Hawkesley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the lifecycle of hydraulic test rigs and control systems from concept to commissioning. You will own system architectures, define requirements, and integrate hydraulic, electrical, and control elements across disciplines.

The role involves collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and software teams, and requires guidance on instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition, with on-site and factory-based activities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in systems engineering or a similar role.
• Strong experience with hydraulic systems and test rigs.
• Proven ability to integrate multi-disciplinary systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architectures for hydraulic test rigs and automation systems.
• Define system requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Integrate hydraulic, electrical, and control systems into cohesive solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.
• Support the design of hydraulic circuits, instrumentation, and control strategies.
• Produce system documentation, including functional specifications and test procedures.
• Support build, test, and commissioning activities, both in the factory and on-site.

Skills

Systems engineering

Hydraulic test rigs

Multidisciplinary integration

Technical documentation

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Safety standards knowledge

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Orion is partnered with one of the UK's leading specialists in the design and manufacture of bespoke Test & Assembly systems in various industries, with expertise in Aerospace.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with strong expertise in hydraulic test rigs and integration to join their dynamic engineering team. If you enjoy owning complex systems from concept to commissioning, tackling real-world engineering challenges, and working across disciplines, this is the role for you.

As a key member of the team, you will oversee the full lifecycle of hydraulic test rigs and control systems from requirements gathering and concept design to build, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Develop system architectures for hydraulic test rigs and automation systems.
• Define system requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Integrate hydraulic, electrical, and control systems into cohesive solutions.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.
• Support the design of hydraulic circuits, instrumentation, and control strategies.
• Produce system documentation, including functional specifications and test procedures.
• Support build, test, and commissioning activities, both in the factory and on-site.

Requirements of the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Extensive experience in systems engineering or a similar role.
• Strong experience with hydraulic systems and test rigs.
• Proven ability to integrate multi-disciplinary systems.
• Skilled in producing system-level documentation and specifications.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and safety standards.
• Experience with high-pressure or safety-critical hydraulic systems.

Benefits for the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business expands.
• Hybrid Working.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance.