Senior Systems Engineer — Shape Next-Gen Defence Platforms (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence contractor in the UK is seeking experienced Systems Engineers for roles focused on innovative applications in Naval, Land, and Air technologies. Candidates will contribute to vital projects, including systems integration and algorithm design in a collaborative environment. Ideal for those with strong applied engineering backgrounds and a commitment to continuous learning. This role offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Free mental health support

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Financial rewards for referrals

Flexible benefits allowance

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer in a working environment or advanced academic research.
• Experience with applied engineering that can be built upon through training.
• Willingness to learn and good attitude.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to early concept studies investigating new technology applications.
• Engage with stakeholders to define requirements for new systems.
• Design and integrate new functionality into existing sub-systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand simulated performance.
• Investigate integration anomalies using real trial data.

Skills

Digital signal processing

RF systems

Electro-optic systems

Computer vision image processing

Multi-sensor data fusion

Data analysis using AI or Machine Learning

Education

Science-based Honours degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading Defence contractor in the UK is seeking experienced Systems Engineers for roles focused on innovative applications in Naval, Land, and Air technologies. Candidates will contribute to vital projects, including systems integration and algorithm design in a collaborative environment. Ideal for those with strong applied engineering backgrounds and a commitment to continuous learning. This role offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.