Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening

Airbus S.A.S.; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth is seeking a Systems Engineer with Radiation and Nuclear Hardening experience. You will join a capable team, contributing to end-to-end NH solutions on long-term projects and interacting with customers and test houses to define the approach.

You will engage in design and validation activities, ensure safety and reliability, and collaborate with IS/IT specialists to explore architectures and trade-offs within the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Radiation hardening / Nuclear hardening experience at systems level.
• Understanding of how radiation impacts communications equipment.
• Verification and validation (V&V) activities.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly, collaborative team and use the Buddy system to learn Airbus products.
• Elicit and validate NH requirements across the system lifecycle.
• Identify mitigations and responses for NH in deployment environments.
• Lead engagement with customers and test houses to define the NH approach.
• Deliver safe systems that balance cost, performance and reliability.
• Contribute to architecture discussions with IS/IT colleagues.

Skills

Radiation hardening

Nuclear hardening

V&V

Requirements elicitation

System-level design

Job description

Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening

Location: Lancashire, Lancashire, GB, PR3 5JJ

Date: 2026-10-18

Employer: Airbus Defence and Space

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17 at 10:00

Job Description

Security Clearance: Eligibility to gain SC Security Clearance, ideally Developed Vetting (DV)

Travel Requirements: Couple of times a year

Location: Portsmouth

Type: Full time

What's in It for You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

About the Company

The world is changing. Our purpose is to keep it safe and united. From the future of combat air to cyber security and space, we pioneer the technologies that defend sovereignty and connect our world. Your career is cleared for take-off in a mission that matters. What's your next move?

About the Role

Due to new MOD, Government and SATCOM projects and expanded workload, we are looking for a Systems Engineer with Radiation Hardening / Nuclear Hardening experience. You will join a fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive team and work on stable and long-term projects. You’ll see, in person, how your decisions and work impact the end-to-end products manufactured onsite in clean rooms.

How You Will Contribute to the Team

• Join a friendly and collaborative team. Utilise the Buddy system and training to understand Airbus's products and how they contribute to the world
• Support the Systems team in designing, developing and capturing end-to-end needs and expectations whilst identifying the boundary of the solution to be developed
• Elicit and validate requirements for Nuclear Hardening whilst considering the complete system lifecycle
• Identify mitigations to the NH requirements based on installation environment
• Identify responses to the Nuclear Hardening requirements based on evaluation of NH processes in the context of a military fixed ground Nuclear Hardening analysis and mitigation plans as appropriate, including any relevant test plans
• Lead the engagement with the customer and test houses to fully define and agree the approach around Nuclear Hardening
• Deliver safe systems which minimise operational costs and maximise performance and reliability throughout the product life-cycle
• Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints and trade-offs)

About You

• Enjoys working with complex technical solutions and learning from both technical and non-technical audiences
• Genuinely passionate about keeping defense communications active and safeguarding equipment in harsh environments
• Radiation Hardening / Nuclear Hardening experience at systems level, including design and development
• Understanding of how radiation impacts communications equipment
• Verification and validation (V&V)
• No worries if not a 100% match! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions

Support and Flexibility

Many staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Discuss your needs at interview. Let us know if adjustments are needed during the selection process—accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, room layout, etc. All information is confidential. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria. You can opt in during your application.

Additional Information

• This role requires awareness and commitment to act with integrity regarding potential compliance risks
• Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Sub-system development
• Summary Location: Portsmouth
• Type: Full time
• Posted in United Kingdom
• Requisition: JR Posting ID: b0a9c60dd37d ee81c84a7c0000

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