Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Optics/lasers - c.£70k DOE ID51711

Humand Talent Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Humand Talent Solutions is partnering with an innovative technology-focused client to hire a Senior Systems Integration Engineer on a contract basis in Oxford, UK. You will own end-to-end integration across hardware, software and engineering subsystems and turn complex designs into reliable, working solutions.

You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams, shape system architectures, identify risks and drive verification activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience integrating complex engineering systems across hardware and software.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and interfaces.
• Experience leading integration, testing, verification and validation.
• Ability to define requirements and manage technical risks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Own systems integration across hardware, software, electronics and mechanical subsystems.
• Lead integration and verification activities.
• Collaborate with engineering specialists to ensure compatibility between technologies.

Skills

Systems integration

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical ownership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Enjoy bringing complex technologies together?

Do you thrive on solving technical integration challenges across hardware, software and engineering systems?

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, making technical decisions and turning complex designs into fully functioning solutions?

If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your expertise to work.

Humand Talent is working with an innovative technology-focused client looking for an experienced Senior Systems Integration Engineer to support the development and delivery of advanced

engineering systems on a contract basis.

This opportunity offers the chance to take real technical ownership, work alongside talented multidisciplinary teams and make a meaningful impact on complex engineering projects.

Why This Role is Great

This isn't simply about designing individual components. It's about making sure everything works together.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Own systems integration – Bring together hardware, software, electronics and mechanical subsystems to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.
• Shape system architecture – Influence system-level designs, technical requirements and interface definitions.
• Solve interesting engineering challenges – Identify integration risks, troubleshoot complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Lead integration and verification activities – Support systems through development, testing, validation and deployment.
• Work across multiple disciplines – Collaborate with engineering specialists to ensure seamless communication and compatibility between technologies.
• Drive technical improvements – Help optimise system performance, reliability and repeatability.
• Make an immediate impact – Apply your expertise within a technically challenging environment where your input genuinely matters.

About You

We're particularly interested in speaking with experienced engineers who have a strong background in systems integration, ideally involving complex, multidisciplinary engineering products.

Integration experience is essential for this contract.

Our ideal wishlist includes:

• Proven experience integrating complex systems involving hardware, software and multiple engineering disciplines.
• A solid understanding of systems engineering principles, architecture and interface management.
• Experience taking engineering systems through integration, testing, verification and validation.
• Confidence identifying and resolving system-level technical challenges.
• The ability to define requirements, manage technical risks and work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with high-performance engineering equipment, automation, control systems or precision technologies would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to take technical ownership.

You might currently be working as a Systems Engineer, Systems Architect, Integration Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer or Principal Engineer.

You don't need to tick every box. If you have strong, hands-on integration experience and are comfortable working with complex technical systems, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

The Contract

• Technically challenging engineering projects
• Opportunity to take ownership of complex systems integration
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Humand Talent Solutions and our client are committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.