Electronic Systems & Sensors Engineer

Rate: Up to £550/day

IR35 status: Inside IR35

Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days weekly in office (Office Address - Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH)

Closing date: 29th June 2026 at 16:00

Contract dates: ASAP to 31/03/2027

Overview

Our customer, a large defence organisation, is seeking an Electronic Systems & Sensors Engineer to support the Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Programme.

Team Context

• Space Delivery Team
• The programme delivers PNT projects for CSOC.
• Provides PNT subject matter expertise and advice and guidance across defence.
• Supports a number of Op Scorpius activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the generation of ESS requirements, defining technical deliverables/artifacts and updating documentation for systems, including in-service support considerations and associated costs.
• Identify and analyse technical hazards/project impacts and contribute to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring these are documented and managed.
• Manage the design of systems, components or processes to meet customer requirement within time, cost and performance constraints.
• Manage the ESS test, verification, validation and evaluation process.

Essential Skills

• STEM qualification at RQF Level 4.
• Wide ranging depth and breadth of experience providing technical advice and delivery of successful Electronic or Mechatronic outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful Electronic or Mechatronic outcomes.
• Professional registration as IEng, RSci, RMarTech, Adv RITTech or CPhys.

Desirable Skills

• Breadth of experience in providing technical advice and delivery of successful outcomes relating to PNT technologies and/or GNSS.
• DV clearance desired.
• UK National desired.
• Experience working in a fast paced delivery environment.

Additional Information

• Attendance in the office 2–3 times per week anticipated.
• Some travel off-site may be required.
• SC clearance required.