Systems Engineer - Aerospace

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a systems engineer to join its high-performing team. This role involves engaging in the full systems lifecycle, from design to support, with a focus on developing mission-critical release systems for advanced fighter aircraft. Applicants should possess a degree in engineering and relevant experience, along with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including half-day Fridays and a comprehensive health and wellness program.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays for improved work-life balance

25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Life assurance and income protection

Flexible benefits platform

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ relevant experience or 8+ years without a formal degree.
• Practical knowledge of aerospace system development.
• Experience in CAD, CFD, and FEA tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, integration, risk analysis, and verification/validation.
• Translate customer requirements into robust system solutions.
• Support day-to-day task execution and deliver system-level documentation.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

Stakeholder engagement

Risk analysis

Technical planning

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Innoslate)

Job description

Job Description

Are you a systems engineer looking to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team developing mission-critical release systems for some of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.

The role spans the full systems lifecycle, from design and development to testing, integration, and support, with a focus on high-performance multi-station munitions launch systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Perform systems engineering tasks including technical planning, integration, risk analysis, and verification/validation across complex aerospace products.
Contribute to the full development cycle: concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Translate customer and product requirements into robust system solutions, managing trade studies and requirements allocation.
Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment across technical, schedule, and cost considerations.
Support day-to-day task execution, project activities, and the delivery of system-level documentation.
Work collaboratively to interpret operational needs and guide engineering outcomes.What You’ll Bring:

Degree in engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
4+ years’ relevant experience (or 8+ years without a formal degree).
Practical knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and aerospace system development.
Experience using requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Innoslate) .
Awareness of CAD, CFD, and FEA tools is a plus.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Desirable Experience:

Exposure to IPS/ILS (Integrated Product or Logistics Support) disciplines.
Background in defence or safety-critical engineering environments.Benefits Include:

Half-day Fridays for improved work-life balance
25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing with service and with buy/sell options
Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
Life assurance, group income protection, and a flexible benefits platform including gym membership, dental, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work
Mental health and wellbeing support via employee assistance programmeEligibility Requirements:

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, UK right-to-work and eligibility for BPSS clearance is required.

This is your chance to play a key role in the development of next- aerospace systems, in a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Apply now to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering