Systems Engineer

1Recruit International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

1Recruit International LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a billion-dollar defence program in the UK, focusing on C4ISR aircraft systems. You will monitor subcontractor activities across design, manufacturing and testing of avionics and electrical systems, ensuring seamless integration.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will provide solutions to engineering teams and support mission systems installation in the aircraft, leveraging field experience with electrical/avionics

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of direct experience in avionics and/or electrical engineering on aircraft.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering; advanced degree (master’s) is a plus.
• Fluent in English and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor subcontractor work on design, manufacturing and testing of aircraft systems (avionic, communication, etc.).
• Provide solutions to project teams and support mission systems installation in the aircraft.
• Apply knowledge of aircraft electrical and avionics modifications, analyses and testing (e.g. EMI/EMC).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively.

Skills

Avionics systems

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

C4ISR

Field installation

Education

Bachelors in electrical/mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMI/EMC testing

Job description

The defence industry is always growing. Within the industry, there are key companies that people seek out a career with which provide complex projects and a great career path with an international company. Our client, one of the fastest growing public safety and security solutions companies, is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their billion dollar program working with a C4ISR aircraft program working out of the UK.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will provide technical support to the aircraft program by monitoring the work performed by the subcontractor on design, manufacturing and testing of aircraft systems (e.g. avionic systems, communication systems, etc.). You must be knowledgeable in aircraft systems and provide solutions to the other teams in the project, as well as support mission systems installation in the aircraft.

Key Experience

• Provide technical support to the aircraft program by monitoring the work performed by the subcontractor on design, manufacturing and testing of aircraft systems (e.g. avionic systems, communication systems, etc.)
• Be knowledgeable in aircraft systems and provide solutions to the other teams in the project
• Support mission systems installation in the aircraft
• Have field operational experience in the installation of electrical/avionics systems on an air platform
• Be familiar with aircraft electrical and avionics modifications, analyses, testing (e.g. co‑site, EMI/EMC, etc.)
• Have interpersonal and communication skills and be fluent in English

Key Attributes

• Over 5 years of direct experience in avionics and/or electrical engineering on aircraft
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering; advanced degree (master’s) is a plus

A competitive salary package will be offered to the right person.

About The Company

1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit’ candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.