System Engineer

Systems Engineer – Defence \& Avionics

Location:

Berkshire \| Hybrid – 3 days onsite

Salary:

Competitive \+ Benefits

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work on

advanced technology used on RAF Typhoon aircraft

, supporting system integration, technical investigations, performance issues and in-service support.

You'll join a small, specialist team and have the opportunity to develop into a

Subject Matter Expert (SME) and future Chief Engineer

for this highly specialised piece of military aviation equipment, with dedicated training and development provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration, development and modification of complex airborne systems.
• Investigate technical faults, system performance issues and operational problems.
• Support maintenance, repairs and in-service engineering activities.
• Work closely with engineering teams, military end users and major international defence suppliers.
• Contribute to system safety, airworthiness and technical documentation.
• Develop specialist knowledge of the equipment, progressing towards becoming its technical authority.

About You

• A background in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Avionics or a related discipline.
• Exposure to aircraft systems, military aviation, electro-optical equipment or defence engineering.
• Experience with systems integration, testing, fault-finding or technical investigations.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in developing specialist technical expertise.

RAF avionics experience would be particularly valuable, but candidates with relevant transferable engineering experience are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary (salary dependant)
• Hybrid working, 3 days a week in Berkshire
• Dedicated training and a clear technical development pathway.
• The opportunity to become the SME and future Chief Engineer for a specialist military aviation system.
• Occasional UK and European travel.
• Annual bonus, 25 days' holiday plus the option to buy five more, pension, life assurance, flexible hours and an early finish on Fridays.

Security:

Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain UK SC clearance.

Interested?

If you're an Aerospace, Avionics or Systems Engineer looking to work on specialist military aviation technology with a clear opportunity to develop your technical expertise, I'd love to hear from you.

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