System Engineer

SR2 Consulting | Certified B Corporation™; West of England; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

SR2 Consulting | Certified B Corporation™ is partnering with an innovative organisation working on advanced autonomous systems in the defence sector. We’re seeking an Autonomous Systems Engineer to contribute to development and integration of autonomous technologies in complex operational environments, working 2-5 days a week onsite in South West England.

You will collaborate across software, robotics and systems engineering to translate requirements into practical engineering solutions, support

Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous systems, robotics or defence engineering.
• Strong systems or software engineering background.
• Familiarity with autonomous platforms, sensors, comms or AI-enabled autonomy.
• Experience in defence, aerospace or safety-critical industries.

Responsibilities

• Developing and integrating advanced autonomous systems and technologies.
• Supporting system architecture, design and engineering activities.
• Working with uncrewed and intelligent autonomous platforms.
• Translating operational requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Supporting the integration of sensors, communications and control systems.
• Contributing to modular, scalable autonomous capabilities.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Autonomous systems

Robotics

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Autonomous platforms

Sensors and control systems

AI-enabled autonomy

Defence industries

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

UNCREWED platforms

Job description

Autonomous Systems Engineer – Advanced Defence Technology

2-5 days a week onsite – South West England – SC AND DV cleared considered – 450-700 p/d DOE – Inside IR35

SR2 is partnering with an innovative organisation working on advanced autonomous systems, intelligent platforms and defence capabilities.

We're looking for an experienced Autonomous Systems Engineer to contribute to the development and integration of sophisticated autonomous technologies in complex operational environments.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of autonomy, artificial intelligence, advanced engineering and defence technology, helping deliver systems designed to operate in demanding conditions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and integrating advanced autonomous systems and technologies.
• Supporting system architecture, design and engineering activities.
• Working with uncrewed and intelligent autonomous platforms.
• Translating operational requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Supporting the integration of sensors, communications and control systems.
• Contributing to the development of modular, scalable autonomous capabilities.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, defence systems or related engineering disciplines.
• Strong systems engineering or software engineering background.
• Experience with autonomous platforms, uncrewed systems or intelligent technologies.
• Knowledge of systems architecture, integration and complex engineering environments.
• Familiarity with sensors, communications, control systems or AI enabled autonomy.
• Experience working within defence, aerospace or other safety critical industries.
• Relevant engineering or technical degree.

Particularly interested in experience involving:

• Autonomous systems and robotics.
• Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS/UAVs).
• AI-enabled autonomy and intelligent decision-making.
• Sensor fusion and autonomous navigation.
• Mission systems and command & control.
• Real-time or embedded software development.
• Defence systems integration.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Work on advanced autonomous defence technologies.
• Contribute to challenging engineering programmes with real world impact.
• Collaborate with specialists across software, robotics and systems engineering.
• Help develop the next generation of intelligent autonomous capabilities.