Systems Engineer - Electrical Systems / Powertrain

Greenjets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenjets is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex aerospace and unmanned systems across electrical, avionics and powertrain domains. The role requires strong technical judgement and the ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders in a rapidly evolving development environment.

Based in Munich with regular collaboration across UK teams, this permanent role offers challenging integration work, design reviews, safety

Qualifications

• Experience as systems engineer in aerospace/defence or high-tech industries.
• Strong grasp of systems engineering principles and lifecycle development.
• Proficient in translating operational needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements, architectures, and interfaces across electrical, avionics, and powertrain systems.
• Capture and manage requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Translate operational needs into technical solutions with customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support system integration and resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project readiness activities.
• Support verification, validation, testing, and flight testing activities.
• Contribute to safety and airworthiness activities including hazard identification.
• Apply systems engineering processes and best practices to ensure successful delivery.
• Engage with suppliers and perform technical reviews as required.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Problem solving

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Cameo

Enterprise Architect

Job description

About Us:

Greenjets is an innovative engineering company developing high-performance propulsion systems for the aviation market. Our work spans research and development, engine production, aircraft systems, technical integration and flight testing. We are committed to delivering high-grade engineering and best-in-class propulsion for unmanned aircraft.

We do things differently. We move fast, we experiment and we adopt technologies that push beyond the current state of the art. Our aim is to go further, faster and more efficiently, while keeping costs competitive.

All our propulsion systems are designed, developed and manufactured in the UK. We focus on high quality, reliable and cost effective products supported by a robust, secure and ethical supply chain.

About the Job:

Greenjets is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex aerospace and unmanned systems across one or more specialist domains, including electrical systems and powertrain systems.

The roles require strong technical judgement, structured thinking and the ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders in a rapidly evolving development environment.

What You'll Do:

• Support the development and management of system requirements, architectures, and interfaces across electrical, avionics, and powertrain systems
• Capture, analyze, and manage requirements throughout the product development lifecycle
• Work with customers and stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system integration and resolve technical issues
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, issue management, and project readiness activities
• Support verification and validation activities, including test planning, integration, and flight testing
• Contribute to safety and airworthiness activities, including hazard identification and system safety assessments
• Apply systems engineering processes and industry best practices to ensure successful product delivery
• Support supplier engagement, technical reviews, and customer-facing engineering activities as required

Desirable Qualifications, Experience & Attributes:

• Experience in a Systems Engineering role within aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport, unmanned systems, or another high-technology industry
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, system integration, verification and validation, and lifecycle development
• Experience with aircraft electrical systems, avionics, battery and energy storage systems, electric propulsion systems, power electronics, flight control systems, mission systems, or integrated vehicle systems
• Knowledge of aerospace safety and development standards such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, or MIL-STD-882 is desirable
• Familiarity with systems engineering and requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar platforms is advantageous
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving requirements and development environments
• Fluency in English is mandatory. German and other language capability is beneficial, particularly for collaboration across international teams and partners.

Location and Employment

The roles based in Munich, with regular collaboration across UK engineering teams.

The positions offered as permanent role. Compensation will be aligned with experience and scope of responsibility.