Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening

Airbus S.A.S.; Todmorden; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension

Share options

Car leasing

Free parking

Hybrid work

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in the UK seeks a Systems Engineer with Radiation/Nuclear Hardening expertise to join the Portsmouth team on MOD and SATCOM programs. You will define NH architectures, elicit and validate requirements, and coordinate with customers and test houses to deliver robust, compliant solutions.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear development path, and exposure to long-term defence projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in radiation/nuclear hardening at systems level.
• Experience with defense communications equipment.
• Ability to work with customers and test houses.

Responsibilities

• Define NH architectures in collaboration with IS/IT and customers.
• Elicit, validate and manage NH requirements across the system lifecycle.
• Lead engagements with customers and test houses to agree NH approaches.
• Deliver safe, reliable systems that meet performance and lifecycle objectives.

Skills

Radiation hardening

Nuclear hardening

Requirements elicitation

V&V

Job description

Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening

Date Posted: 2026-10-18

Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire, GB, OL14 7, Any

Company: Airbus Defence and Space

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:11.413

Job Description

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

Travel Required: 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)

Overview

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'll join a fantastic, knowledgeable, and supportive team working on stable and long-term projects. You will see 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. Utilize the Buddy system and training to understand Airbus's products and their global contributions.
• Support the Systems team in designing, developing, and capturing end-to-end needs and expectations while defining solution boundaries.
• Elicit and validate requirements for Nuclear Hardening, considering the complete system lifecycle.
• Identify mitigations to the NH requirements based on installation environment.
• Evaluate NH processes in the context of military fixed ground Nuclear Hardening analysis and mitigation plans, including test plans.
• Lead engagement with the customer and test houses to fully define and agree on the approach around Nuclear Hardening.
• Deliver safe systems that minimize operational costs and maximize performance and reliability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Design and define possible architectures in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering system functions, 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 perfect match — Airbus supports personal growth with customized development solutions.

Support and Flexibility

Many staff work flexibly, including part-time. Discuss your needs at interview. We accommodate adjustments during the selection process. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus offers interviews to applicants who meet minimum criteria and consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010.

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, safeguarding the company's reputation and growth.

Additional Information

• Company: Airbus Defence and Space Limited
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Sub-system development
• Submitting your CV or application indicates consent for Airbus to use and store your information for monitoring related to your application or future employment. Airbus is committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
• We foster flexible working arrangements to promote innovative thinking.

Summary

Location: Portsmouth

Type: Full time

Posted: Country: United Kingdom

Requisition: JR

Posting ID: b0a9c60dd37d ee81c84a7c0000