Senior Systems Engineer — Hydraulic Test Rigs & Integration

Orion Electrotech; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Medical insurance

Career progression

Job summary

Orion Electrotech, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke Test & Assembly systems, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to own hydraulic test rigs and control systems from concept to commissioning. You will lead system integration across electrical, mechanical and software disciplines, delivering cohesive, high-performance solutions.

The role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, with a competitive salary based on experience and health and wellness benefits including medical insurance.

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.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Hydraulic systems

Test rigs

Multidisciplinary integration

Documentation

Instrumentation & data acquisition

High-pressure hydraulics

Job description

Orion Electrotech, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke Test & Assembly systems, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to own hydraulic test rigs and control systems from concept to commissioning. You will lead system integration across electrical, mechanical and software disciplines, delivering cohesive, high-performance solutions.

The role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, with a competitive salary based on experience and health and wellness benefits including medical insurance.