Average Systems Engineer salary in the UK

What You'll Do: As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role across a diverse range of projects, taking responsibility for the definition and delivery of complex systems. Your role will span the entire systems development lifecycle, from planning and executing system design and development, to integration, testing, and customer acceptance. You will be involved in: Design Activities: Undertaking design tasks across all stages of the development lifecycle. System Development: Meeting technical requirements from design to integration, ensuring the system performs to operational standards. Collaboration: Working closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure cohesive system functionality. Technical Documentation: Developing and reviewing documentation, including test plans, specifications, and procedures. Testing & Qualification: Leading testing and qualification activities to validate the system's design and integration. Customer Interaction: Engaging with customers through project design reviews and acceptance events. Risk Management: Identifying and managing technical risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Product Lifecycle Support: Contributing to the safety, reliability, and ongoing support of products. Supplier & Customer Relationships: Building strong relationships with both suppliers and customers. Research & Development: Supporting innovation, engineering quality improvements, and cost-efficiency initiatives within the company. What You'll Need:To be successful in this role, you will bring: Experience: Proven track record in delivering system design, implementation, testing, and integration, ideally within the defence sector. System Lifecycle Knowledge: Strong understanding of system lifecycle processes, from design and development to testing and acceptance. Documentation Skills: Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation. Technical Knowledge: Awareness of electronics and software/firmware design principles. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for regular updates to internal and external stakeholders. Agile/Spiral Development: Experience with agile or spiral development lifecycles (desirable). Security Clearance: Ability to attain DV or SC UK security clearance. Driving License: A full UK driving license is required. Education: An Engineering degree (or equivalent) is essential. Professional Membership: Member of a professional Engineering or Science Institute (desirable). Travel: Flexibility to travel within the UK on occasion. What You'll Get:Joining our team comes with a wealth of opportunities and benefits, including: Full Engineering Lifecycle Exposure: Experience all stages of the engineering lifecycle with vertical exposure to different areas of the business-choose the direction of your career. Paid Overtime or Time Off in Lieu: Gain up to 24 additional holiday days per year. Flexible Working: Operate on core working hours of 09:30 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:00. Role-Specific Allowances: Ensure you're not out of pocket for job-specific expenses. Holiday Closedown: Enjoy time off between 24 December - 2 January. Pension Scheme: Benefit from a competitive employer contribution scheme. Private Medical Care: Access a network of 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide. Training & Upskilling: We are committed to your personal and professional development. Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Save money on new gadgets, bicycles, cycling accessories, Microsoft Office subscriptions, electric cars, and more. Company Tech: Receive laptops, mobiles, and home office equipment to support your role. Relocation Package: If applicable, benefit from a relocation package to help you settle in and focus on your role. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Systems Engineer - Cambridge - £70k Platform Recruitment have partnered with a cutting-edge manufacturer. They are looking for a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join their team and play a pivotal role in expanding their marketing presence. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background and a passion for driving innovation. Key Responsibilities: Lead customer engagements, including presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions.Provide technical direction, ensuring product offerings align with market needs and trends.Mentor and support team members Key skills: Experience with selling active telecommunications systems 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, application engineering, or technical sales, ideally in the telecommunications industryAbility to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a strategic mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to and thrive in a dynamic setting, apply now!

Systems Engineering Consultant Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 negotiable plus many benefits including bonus, medical, and pension Location: Bristol Are you a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have experience working in a consultancy environment with clients in the defence sector? Our client is a global professional services and technology partner with a unique end-to-end approach in defence, energy, and space programmes. We are looking for a senior level Systems Engineer Consultant to join the team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team, who are working on sharing innovative solutions. This position sits within the Consultancy side of the company’s business who work in partnership with the defence sector, national government bodies, international institutions and global prime contractors on enterprise transformation, feasibility analysis, systems engineering, programme delivery and support. Our client seeks a Systems Engineering Consultant to undertake systems engineering and operational analysis activities in key Ministry of Defence (MOD) programmes. You will have a background in Defence sector within the following - ILS, Communication Systems, Radio Frequency, RF, Modems, Satellite, Space, Communications, C4ISTAR engineering, with a sound understanding of scientific and mathematical techniques and the proven ability to develop technical solutions to business problems. Candidates are required to have experience in the following: Delivering technical consulting projects.Identifying and winning work within the Defence sector.Building new relationships and maintaining relationships with existing customers. Candidates will require expertise in some or all of the following skills: Systems Engineering LifecycleILS EngineeringSATCOM, Satellite Communication, Navigation SystemsRadio Frequency, RF, ModemsSpace Systems experience is useful.European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) Standards usefulDefining, analysing and documenting requirements (incl. use of DOORS)Analytical and modelling experienceTools and techniques to develop concepts and architectural solutions including MODAFCost-benefit analysisTechnology and capability road mappingSupport and advice to MOD decision makersStakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation Desirable candidates will have relevant expertise to support its growing operations in the South West. Successful candidates will have the experience or aspirations to undertake demanding consultancy assignments, with the flexibility to work for a rapidly growing company. The role(s) are permanent with excellent opportunities for career development. Keywords: Systems Engineering, V-Model, Modems, RF, Radio Frequency, MOD, CDISTAR, RF, SATCOMM, Satellite Communications, Space, Modelling, Analytical, Cost benefit analysis, Operational Analysis, DOORS, ILS, Consultancy, Defence Systems Engineering Consultant - Defence