Systems Engineer

Pertemps; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Systems Engineer to run real-time simulations with live hardware. This role involves integrating sub-systems and testing missile performance in a national test facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in system integration, simulation, and a strong interest in performance analysis. Excellent hands-on work opportunity in the UK's fastest-growing industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with system integration and debugging.
• Simulation or software design skills required.
• Structured approach to solving technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Run real-time simulations using live hardware.
• Integrate complex sub-systems and analyze flight-like behavior.
• Work hands-on with advanced defense technology in a national test facility.

Skills

System integration and debugging

Simulation or software design

Structured problem-solving

Exposure to sensors or embedded sub-systems

Performance analysis interest

Job description

Systems Engineer
Defence Tech | Real-Time Systems | Hardware Integration

A great opportunity to take on a Systems Engineering role in defence technology. In the role, you will be running real-time simulations using live hardware to test, validate, and fine-tune missile performance in a simulated environment. Working in the Hardware in the Loop team delivering real-time simulations using actual hardware
In this varied role you will be integrating complex sub-systems, analysing flight-like behaviour, and working hands-on with advanced defence tech in a national test facility.

To secure the role, you will have:

• Experience with system integration and debugging
• Simulation or software design skills
• A structured approach to solving technical challenges
• Exposure to sensors or embedded sub-systems
• Strong interest in performance analysis and real-world testing

This is meaningful, hands-on work in one of the most advanced defence simulation environments in the UK. A chance to work within the fastest growing industry in the UK at the moment.


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