Senior Systems Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer – Aircraft Control Systems

Location: South East England (Hybrid working available)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sectors: Aerospace, Defence, Sustainable Aviation

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in aircraft or propulsion system development to deliver structured systems engineering across all development phases. You will contribute to systems definition, requirements capture, and cross-functional collaboration in line with ARP4754A/B and ARP4761/A standards.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured systems engineering documentation across aircraft, system, and item levels
• Collaborate closely with certification, safety, and test teams to support lean system development
• Enhance process documentation in line with maturing system designs
• Provide mentoring on systems lifecycle and best practices in requirements management

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of the V-lifecycle, especially early development phases; experience with low maturity inputs preferred
• Proficient in aircraft control systems (preferably engine controls) and authoring of controller specifications
• Experience with certified or in-development aircraft or powerplant systems
• Skilled in capturing, validating, and managing requirements across system levels
• Competent in system architecture and interface development with strong stakeholder collaboration
• Familiarity with Polarion, DOORS, Matlab Simulink, or similar tools
• Background in electric propulsion, fuel cell systems, or EVTOLs is a plus

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• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)