UAS Systems Engineer

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a highly capable Systems Engineer to steer the full lifecycle of uncrewed air systems, from architecture to production and deployment. You’ll own system decomposition, lead cross‑discipline integration, and ensure safety, durability and regulatory compliance across UK/Europe projects.

Working with senior engineers and production teams, you’ll solve complex technical challenges, travel to high‑risk environments, and shape the technology that will deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering within aerospace, aviation, defence, robotics or a similarly complex engineering environment.
• Understanding of systems architecture, requirements management and functional decomposition.
• Experience integrating complex mechanical, electrical and propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of system verification, validation and testing methodologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system architecture and functional decomposition across SYOS uncrewed air platforms.
• Lead systems integration activities across mechanical, electrical and propulsion subsystems.
• Coordinate system-level verification, validation and testing to ensure platform performance and reliability.
• Identify and resolve system integration challenges, working collaboratively across engineering and production teams.
• Support the development, documentation and maintenance of system requirements and technical specifications.
• Ensure systems meet relevant performance, durability, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to support design maturity, build readiness and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of aircraft from development through to production and operational use.
• Support engineering activities and deployments across the UK and Europe, including travel to challenging and high-risk environments.

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems architecture

Subsystem integration

Verification & testing

Technical writing

Willingness to travel

Job description

Big ideas. Real-world impact. Global opportunity.

At SYOS Aerospace, we’re building the next generation of autonomous systems across air, land, and sea - turning ambitious ideas into technology that works in the real world.

From advanced engineering and R&D in New Zealand to manufacturing scale-up in the UK, our global teams are developing innovative products with real-world impact. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our technology and build your career across international teams and projects.

The SYOS way

We’re growing fast, taking on bigger challenges, and building technology that matters.

At SYOS, you won’t be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, challenge ideas, solve problems, and see your work make a real impact.

About the role

This is an opportunity to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle of complex uncrewed air systems, helping turn innovative designs into reliable, operational aircraft.

Working closely with the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll take ownership of system architecture, functional decomposition, integration, validation and testing across mechanical, electrical and propulsion subsystems.

You'll help ensure our air platforms meet demanding performance, durability, safety and regulatory requirements, supporting the transition from engineering development through to production and operational deployment.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, working across disciplines and seeing their work make a tangible difference.

What you’ll do

• Develop and manage system architecture and functional decomposition across SYOS uncrewed air platforms.
• Lead systems integration activities across mechanical, electrical and propulsion subsystems.
• Coordinate system-level verification, validation and testing to ensure platform performance and reliability.
• Identify and resolve system integration challenges, working collaboratively across engineering and production teams.
• Support the development, documentation and maintenance of system requirements and technical specifications.
• Ensure systems meet relevant performance, durability, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to support design maturity, build readiness and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of aircraft from development through to production and operational use.
• Support engineering activities and deployments across the UK and Europe, including travel to challenging and high-risk environments.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in systems engineering within aerospace, aviation, defence, robotics or a similarly complex engineering environment
• Understanding of systems architecture, requirements management and functional decomposition
• Experience integrating complex mechanical, electrical and propulsion systems
• Knowledge of system verification, validation and testing methodologies
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to take ownership and drive engineering outcomes.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently across the UK and internationally, including challenging and high-risk locations.

The SYOS Mindset

Curious people. Big ideas. No egos. A team that gets things done.

We move fast, embrace challenges, and believe the best solutions come from great teams.

We’re looking for people who:

• Collaborate openly - share ideas, support each other, and focus on the best outcome.
• Adapt and have a go - comfortable with change and excited by the unknown.
• Take ownership - see an opportunity? Step in and make it happen.
• Share knowledge - help others grow and make the team stronger.
• Care about what they build - take pride in creating technology that matters.

We’re a team of innovators, engineers, and problem‑solvers who believe great ideas can come from anyone. The best answer wins - regardless of title or experience,

In this role, your engineering expertise will help turn ambitious aircraft designs into safe, tested, and reliable autonomous platforms.

We’re not looking for people who just want another job. We’re looking for people who want to be part of the story.

Come build with us. Challenge us. Grow with us.

Many roles at SYOS are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of security clearance may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect your eligibility for employment. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance as a minimum.UKSV National Security Vetting guidance for applicants: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant.