Systems Engineer

Matchtech; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to support a major upgrade programme for UK aviation infrastructure in Aberdeen. The role is a full-time onsite 6-month initial contract near Aberdeen Airport, Inside IR35.

You will work across radar, voice and communication systems, leading system integration, installation and commissioning activities while engaging with stakeholders to ensure safety-critical operations remain reliable.

Qualifications

• Systems Engineering experience within Defence, Aerospace, Air Traffic, Radar, Communications or other safety-critical environments
• Experience across requirements, design, integration, verification and testing
• Strong technical problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience)
• Ability to work onsite near Aberdeen Airport

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of complex engineering projects involving radar, voice and communication systems
• Developing technical specifications and engineering solutions
• Leading system integration, installation, testing and commissioning activities
• Investigating technical issues and implementing system improvements
• Working closely with operational stakeholders to ensure safe and reliable system performance
• Supporting and maintaining mission-critical operational systems

Skills

Systems engineering

Defence/Aerospace experience

Requirements & testing

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Aberdeen (Near Aberdeen Airport)

Full-Time Onsite

6-Month Initial Contract

Inside IR35

Join NATS (National Air Traffic Services) as part of a major upgrade programme supporting critical air traffic operations.

Due to increased demand and ongoing investment in the Aberdeen operation, we are seeking experienced Systems Engineers to support the modernisation of radar, communications and surveillance systems that enable helicopter traffic to and from offshore platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers from a Defence, Aerospace, Radar, Communications or Safety-Critical Systems background who enjoy working across the full systems engineering lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the delivery of complex engineering projects involving radar, voice and communication systems
• Developing technical specifications and engineering solutions
• Leading system integration, installation, testing and commissioning activities
• Investigating technical issues and implementing system improvements
• Working closely with operational stakeholders to ensure safe and reliable system performance
• Supporting and maintaining mission-critical operational systems

What We're Looking For:

• Systems Engineering experience within Defence, Aerospace, Air Traffic, Radar, Communications or other safety-critical environments
• Experience across requirements, design, integration, verification and testing
• Strong technical problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience)
• Ability to work onsite near Aberdeen Airport

Desirable Experience:

• Radar, surveillance, communications or navigation systems
• Air Traffic Management (ATM/ATC) environments
• Safety-critical or highly regulated industries
• Systems integration and operational support

If you're interested in working on highly complex systems that directly support UK aviation infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.