System Engineer

Starion Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration packages

Flexible relocation support

Access to training and development programmes

Job summary

Starion Group is seeking a Senior System Engineer based in Bath, UK, to support the UK QKD programme. This role involves managing complex software and networking projects while collaborating with teams in the UK, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, an understanding of cyber security, and the ability to communicate effectively in an international context. The position offers opportunities for travel and professional growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and delivering software and networking systems projects.
• Capability to learn and understand complex systems.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Space Systems Engineering tasks.
• Lead technical teams and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop proposals supporting business growth.

Skills

Technical leadership

Complex systems knowledge

Cyber security

Fluent in English

Good communication skills

Tools

MBSE tools (SysML)

Job description

System Engineer

Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 20 July 2026
Reference number: 0529

We are currently seeking a Senior System Engineer to join our team in Bath, UK, contributing to the UK QKD programme while supporting new and prospective projects and related activities. You will collaborate with Starion teams and partners in the UK, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Tasks and Activities

• Undertaking Space Systems Engineering.
• Managing and delivering complex software and networking systems projects.
• Leading technical teams effectively.
• Managing stakeholder relationships.
• Overseeing the development and writing of proposals, supporting sales in winning business.

Skills and Experience

• Solid technical skills with experience working with complex software and networking systems.
• Ability to take technical leadership of a team of engineers.
• Capability to learn and understand complex systems.
• Good communication skills with clients, partner organisations, and colleagues, including senior leadership, working in an international environment.
• Sound knowledge of cyber security concepts and requirements.
• Occasional travel to customer, company or partner’s sites in the UK and Europe.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Satellite communications knowledge.
• Strong understanding of space system architectures and operations.
• Use of MBSE tools such as SysML for system design.
• Knowledge of operations of complex systems.
• Understanding of optical communication systems.
• Experience managing and writing proposals for commercial and institutional customers.

Why Should You Apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company and gain a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.