Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Holt Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a systems engineer to join their high-performing team. This role involves the full systems lifecycle, engaging with cutting-edge technologies for advanced military aircraft. Responsibilities span design, development, testing, and stakeholder collaboration, requiring solid engineering qualifications and practical experience. Enjoy benefits like half-day Fridays, annual leave, and comprehensive medical insurance, alongside significant contributions to the aerospace sector's future.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays

25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with 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 a defence or safety-critical engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering tasks including technical planning and integration.
• Engage with stakeholders for technical, schedule, and cost alignment.
• Support project activities and system-level documentation delivery.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Systems engineering lifecycle

Risk analysis

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience

Tools

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

CAD

CFD

FEA tools

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 worlds 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 Youll 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 Youll 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) preferred.
- 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 programme

Eligibility 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-generation 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.