Systems Engineer – 15478

Comxps Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Comxps Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior technical advisor for a government contracting project focused on propulsion and aerospace systems. The role involves providing technical guidance and supporting delivery with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Based in Bristol with the expectation of at least one day in the office, the post requires SC clearance and professional registration. The team works across supplier sites, demonstrations, technical reviews and trials.

Qualifications

• Experience advising and delivering engineering outcomes in aerospace/propulsion environments.
• Leading delivery of engineering outcomes with strong technical guidance.
• Professionally registered as one of the listed credentials (IEng, RSci, REnvP, IMarEng, RMarSci, RMarTech, IRadP, Adv RITTech).
• Propulsion systems experience is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an agile mindset.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Systems engineering

Technical advisory

Engineering leadership

Problem-solving

Agile mindset

Professional registration (IEng/RSci/…

Job description

Salary: £To be confirmed on application (our client has asked for this not to be advertised).

Location: There is the expectation of at least one day in the Bristol office as a minimum. This will include attendance at UK supplier sites, demonstrations, technical reviews and trials.

Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: 19/10/2026 until 31/03/2027 (160 days)
Clearance: SC

Essential Experience/Skills Requirement
• Demonstrable experience providing technical advice and supporting delivery of engineering outcomes in aerospace, propulsion or related systems engineering environments. This should include practical understanding of propulsion systems, sub-system integration and the engineering considerations associated with low-cost or disposable air systems.
• Demonstrate experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes, ideally in propulsion solutions, aerospace solutions or related systems engineering environments; and,
• As a minimum be professionally registered as either: o Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or
o Registered Scientist (RSci), or
o Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP), or
o Incorporated Marine Engineer (IMarEng), or o Registered Marine Scientist (RMarSci), or
o Registered Marine Technologist (RMarTech), or
o Advanced Data Science Professional, or
o Incorporated Radiation Protection Professional (IRadP), or
o Advanced Registered IT Technician (Adv RITTech).
• Propulsion solutions technical experience is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an agile, fast paced mindset.

Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help