1 to 25 of 77 Permanent Systems Engineering Jobs in the East of England

Chief Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Part Time, Work From Home
Salary
£95,000
hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Job Description: Your Impact Are you an experienced Systems Engineering leader, able to guide large teams? Are you passionate about Systems Engineering? Are you able to coach and develop the Systems Engineers … future? The Chief Systems Engineer acts as the focal point for Systems Engineering Governance and ensures our Systems Engineering capability trends in a positive direction. The role will provide a clear point of contact on Systems Engineering capability for the Sector Head ...

Principal / Lead Systems Engineer

Location
Wickford, England, United Kingdom
Description Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UKs Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for a Lead/Principal Systems Engineer in our growing Precision Guidance team, working on real engineering problems, designing and developing solutions that … heart of our products. Hybrid working from our sites in Basildon, Bristol or Southampton. Your impact As the Principal Systems Engineer you will support the execution Systems Engineering capability and improvement matters across the Business Areas, providing proactive guidance to senior stakeholders on Systems Thinking ...

Chief Systems Engineer - Precision Guidance

Location
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Description: Leonardo has an exciting opportunity within the Integrated Sensing and Protection (ISP) business for a Chief Systems Engineer operating within the Precision Guidance business area at our site in Basildon. Our work is exciting, challenging, and complex. With a diverse portfolio of technologies and projects at different stages … maturity, Precision Guidance requires strong Systems Engineering discipline to ensure we are doing the right activities at the right time. Your role is to help the programme navigate this complexity and deliver high quality, integrated solutions. Your impact Influence the development, structure, and quality of engineering artefacts ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Framatome
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more … Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%). Reference number 2025-22867 Publication date 8/21/2025 Job detailsCategoryTA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAA - Design , engineering management & Systems engineeringJob Opening TitlePrincipal Systems EngineerJob typeNon fixed termBU descriptionFramatome is a major international player in the nuclear ...

Lead Systems Engineer

Location
Wickford, England, United Kingdom
Description: Are you an experienced Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the international Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for a Lead Systems Engineer to drive LEUK technical delivery of a complex, in-service Communications Systems, working on real engineering problems and shaping … solutions that sit at the heart of our operational capability. This vacancy will be based at our Basildon site. Your impact As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will act as the project team's Design Authority for the system, providing leadership across Systems Engineering activities and acting ...

Senior Principal Systems Engineer - CUAS

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Basildon, Essex, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Part Time, Work From Home
Salary
£70,000
hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Job Description: Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Systems Engineer to work on real engineering problems, designing and developing our system of systems solutions. You will have the skills and competencies … fulfil the role of Senior or Principal Systems Engineer on major programmes, this will involve leadership, including planning and scheduling, for several Systems Engineering Work Packages throughout the life cycle of the project. Our Systems Engineers span across a range of activities and help pull together ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Part Time, Work From Home
Salary
£55,000
Your Impact Are you looking to advance your career and work on technology that will shape the future of defence? Does working on developing systems for current and future military aircraft sound like a challenge that would be of interest? If you have skills in systems engineering … looking for engineers to join us at Leonardo in Luton in a predominantly office and laboratory-based role. What you'll do as a Systems Engineer Development of Requirements and Test Plans Control of Parts and Documentation, including change management Collaboration with multi-functional teams on system ...

Lead Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Leonardo DRS
Location
Basildon, Essex, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Description: Are you an experienced Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the international Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for a Lead Systems Engineer to drive LEUK technical delivery of a complex, in-service Communications Systems, working on real engineering problems and shaping … solutions that sit at the heart of our operational capability. This vacancy will be based at our Basildon site. Your impactAs the Lead Systems Engineer, you will act as the project team's Design Authority for the system, providing leadership across Systems Engineering activities and acting ...

System Requirements Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Harlow, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£75,000
customers in more than 45 countries. Role & Responsibilities About the role The role will provide support to the System Design Authority and Systems Engineering Team Leaders with the development and management of project requirements, generation of technical documentation. Systems Analysis and Design work and participation in technical … design reviews. Further, supporting the Systems Team in the generation of bid proposal material and submission of bids in response to customer requests. Required experience Proven minimum of 3 years in System Engineering Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements through to certification Experience with ...

Chief Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 95,000 Annual
hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Job Description: Your Impact Are you an experienced Systems Engineering leader, able to guide large teams? Are you passionate about Systems Engineering? Are you able to coach and develop the Systems Engineers … future? The Chief Systems Engineer acts as the focal point for Systems Engineering Governance and ensures our Systems E click apply for full job details ...

Principal Electro-Optic Systems Engineer

Location
Wickford, England, United Kingdom
Description: The Future Seekers Team is looking to recruit a Principal Electro-Optic Systems Engineer. The Future Seekers Team mandate is to rapidly develop and mature seeker technologies to prototype demonstrator (Technology Readiness Level 5). Technology development comprises activities including concept development; performance modelling; algorithm development; software, hardware … firmware development; systems integration and testing. Your impact As Electro-Optic Systems Engineer, you will lead the integration of and testing of EO seeker prototypes, working with other disciplines. A typical development could be a technology prototype demonstrator. The candidate will lead the specification, development and be involved ...

Payload Systems Project Lead

Hiring Organisation
Platform Recruitment
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Payload Systems Project Lead | Stevenage Our client is looking for a Payload Systems Project Lead to lead the design, integration and test of advanced RF payload and antenna systems for space-based communications platforms. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will lead system-level trade … studies and develop robust technical recommendations across payload architecture, ground infrastructure and communications technologies. Responsibilities +Lead engineering project teams, developing and maintaining technical plans covering scope, schedule, cost, resources and risk. +Monitor technical performance against programme objectives, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. +Drive cross-functional engineering activities ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Leonardo DRS
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Description: Your ImpactAre you looking to advance your career and work on technology that will shape the future of defence? Does working on developing systems for current and future military aircraft sound like a challenge that would be of interest? If you have skills in systems engineering … looking for engineers to join us at Leonardo in Luton in a predominantly office and laboratory-based role. What you'll do as a Systems EngineerDevelopment of Requirements and Test PlansControl of Parts and Documentation, including change managementCollaboration with multi-functional teams on system and sub-system developmentWork with ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Leonardo DRS
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
working on developing the next generation of fast jet technology sound like a challenge that would be of interest? If you have skills in systems engineering and five years UK residency, we are looking for engineers to join us at Leonardo in Luton in a predominantly office … laboratory-based role. What you'll do as a Systems EngineerDevelopment of Requirements and Test PlansControl of Parts and Documentation, including change managementCollaboration with multi-functional teams on system and sub-system development for Tempest and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)Work with suppliers, integrators, and users across ...

Systems Engineering Manager- Electronics & RF

Location
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Systems Engineering Manager- Electronics & RF Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Description System Engineering Manager- Electronics and RF Location: Luton We have an opportunity for a System Engineering Manager- Electronics and RF to join us at Honeywell , in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, reporting to the Engineering Director, the SMART & Communications Manager will lead local and remote Engineering teams in the delivery of new battery powered products and technology solutions within the SMART Electronics & Communications function. The role requires a dynamic, high-energy leader who can accelerate delivery, drive innovation, and build a high-performance ...

Senior Simulation Engineer - Systems Engineering

Hiring Organisation
Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Description Senior Simulation Engineer - Systems Engineering Newton Colmore is working with an instrumentation manufacturer in Cambridge, and we are assisting them in their search for a senior simulation engineer. This is an exciting period of growth for this company, that work on several different product lines, from state … build and test physics-based models at the edge of what's possible What you will be doing. You will model and analyse complex systems using MATLAB/Simulink, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and designers. This isn't incremental work - you'll be applying deep ...

Software Engineering Manager - Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)

Location
Harlow, England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: United Kingdom Location: Harlow, Essex Position Role Type: Onsite Software Engineering Manager (ATMS) Harlow Permanent, full time Hybrid (min 3 days a week on site) Benefits £: Competitive salary Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension … technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. As a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team, the successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary software engineering team, delivering innovative software solutions and technical expertise to military and civil ...

Portfolio Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Defence
Location
Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to work in a stakeholder-rich environment as part of a Portfolio Systems team supporting the delivery of engineering activities across a complex defence and technology portfolio. The role offers the chance to challenge yourself in a fast-paced and varied environment … while developing a broader understanding of engineering governance, portfolio management, and product development practices. The Portfolio Management function plays a key role in evolving how products and capabilities are developed and delivered in partnership with customers and key stakeholders. The focus is on delivering enhanced capability, greater value ...

Lead Test Architect

Hiring Organisation
Matchtech
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
NegotiableHertfordshire, England Permanent Lead Test ArchitectHybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsShape the Future of Advanced Engineering Systems An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Test Architect to join a highly advanced engineering organisation developing complex, safety-critical products used in some … delivery, ensuring that testability is embedded into the design of sophisticated electronic and electro-mechanical systems. If you thrive at the intersection of systems engineering, electronics, verification, and technical leadership, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a growing and highly respected engineering ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Expert Employment
Location
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 55,000 - 65,000 Annual
looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and delivery of complex engineering systems. The role involves working across the full systems lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements through to verification, acceptance, and customer delivery. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary … teams across software, electronics, and mechanical engineering, supporting system development, risk management, technical documentation, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead systems design, integration, verification, and testing activities. Support projects through the full engineering lifecycle. Work closely with software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams. Manage technical risks ...

Principal Software Engineer (DevSecOps)

Hiring Organisation
Leonardo DRS
Location
Basildon, Essex, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
will help shape and evolve our enterprise DevSecOps capability, enabling teams to deliver features and updates rapidly, reliably and securely. Working within our software engineering community, you will champion modern engineering practices, drive automation, and embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. Through your technical leadership and mentoring … practices. Support deployed services, ensuring high levels of performance, security and availability. Collaborate with engineers, platform teams and stakeholders to improve delivery capability and engineering practices. Champion secure-by-design principles across the software development lifecycle. What You'll BringYou will have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering ...

Principal Software Engineer (DevSecOps)

Hiring Organisation
Leonardo DRS
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
will help shape and evolve our enterprise DevSecOps capability, enabling teams to deliver features and updates rapidly, reliably and securely. Working within our software engineering community, you will champion modern engineering practices, drive automation, and embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. Through your technical leadership and mentoring … practices. Support deployed services, ensuring high levels of performance, security and availability. Collaborate with engineers, platform teams and stakeholders to improve delivery capability and engineering practices. Champion secure-by-design principles across the software development lifecycle. What You'll BringYou will have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering ...

Principle Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hunter Selection
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£80,000
Principle Systems Engineer Stevenage £70,000 - £80,000 Monday to Friday Our client is seeking a Principle Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of a brand new physical system. This role requires proven experience defining system requirements and architecture from first principles, rather than solely implementing requirements authored … others. Roles/Responsibilities Own system requirements, architecture and technical direction. Act as the senior technical authority for a complex engineering programme. Lead multidisciplinary design, integration and problem-solving activities. Direct and challenge suppliers, partners and specialist engineering teams. Drive verification, validation and product qualification. Engage customers ...

Principal Manufacturing Engineer- Digital

Hiring Organisation
Leonardo DRS
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
role in our manufacturing operations team, shaping the Future Manufacturing - Assy, Automation & Tooling and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Strategy, ensuring efficient production technology (Tools & Systems) introduction, adherence to quality standards, and timely project completion. The role on offer is supporting the Future Combat Air Line of Business, this role … will help plan future manufacturing systems engineering activities to enable the delivery of products to schedule, quality and cost. The successful candidate will be supporting the business through developing & executing the Operations Future Manufacturing aligning with Leonardo lines of business throughout the UK in addition to National & International ...

Principal Manufacturing Engineer- Digital

Hiring Organisation
Leonardo DRS
Location
Basildon, Essex, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
role in our manufacturing operations team, shaping the Future Manufacturing - Assy, Automation & Tooling and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Strategy, ensuring efficient production technology (Tools & Systems) introduction, adherence to quality standards, and timely project completion. The role on offer is supporting the Future Combat Air Line of Business, this role … will help plan future manufacturing systems engineering activities to enable the delivery of products to schedule, quality and cost. The successful candidate will be supporting the business through developing & executing the Operations Future Manufacturing aligning with Leonardo lines of business throughout the UK in addition to National & International ...