System Design Engineer

Fynity; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to work on advanced Command and Control (C2) systems. The role involves contributions to software design, working with cross-disciplinary teams, and enhancing user interaction with complex systems. Candidates should have experience in systems design and preferably hold a degree in Engineering or a related field. The position is hybrid, requiring 3-4 days on-site in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems design or systems engineering, ideally in complex or safety-critical environments.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the functional design of C2 software and refine requirements.
• Collaborate with architects and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure integration.
• Enhance user interaction and address technical challenges with practical solutions.

Skills

Systems design

Problem-solving

User interface design

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Job description

Overview

Salary: Up to £57,000

Location: Hybrid (3-4 days per week on-site) Bristol

Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK National with British citizenship

A fantastic opportunity to join a team developing next-generation Command and Control (C2) systems for advanced air defence weapon platforms.

As a Systems Design Engineer, you'll help operators understand the battlespace, manage weapon systems, and deliver mission-critical capability. You'll work on both upgrades to existing C2 platforms and new developments for international customers, gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle while collaborating with software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure everything performs as it should.

You'll contribute to the functional design of C2 software, working with architects to refine requirements, analyse system behaviour, and enhance performance. Your focus will be on improving how users interact with complex systems and solving technical challenges along the way.

We7re looking for someone with experience in systems design or systems engineering, ideally within complex or safety-critical environments. You7ll enjoy working across multiple disciplines, solving problems, and finding practical solutions. A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience is equally valued.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, combining hands-on design with system-level thinking, this could be the perfect fit.

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the functional design of C2 software, refining requirements, analysing system behaviour, and enhancing performance.
• Collaborate with architects and cross-disciplinary teams (software, hardware, systems) to ensure integrated, reliable operation of C2 platforms.
• Focus on improving user interaction with complex systems and addressing technical challenges with practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems design or systems engineering, ideally within complex or safety-critical environments.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience valued.