Systems Engineer – Aerospace

Holt Executive Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Executive Ltd is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their high-performing aerospace team in London. This role involves managing the full systems lifecycle for advanced fighter aircraft systems. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering, extensive systems engineering experience, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. Enjoy benefits like half-day Fridays, generous leave, and private medical insurance as part of a collaborative team pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Life assurance and group income protection

Flexible benefits platform

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ relevant experience or 8+ years without a formal degree.
• Practical knowledge of aerospace system development.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering tasks including technical planning and risk analysis.
• Contribute to the full development cycle: concept, design, testing, and maintenance.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment across technical, schedule, and cost considerations.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

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 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) 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.