Job Description:

Job title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location Scotland

We’re working with an innovative space company developing next-generation launch technology, who are looking to add a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to their growing engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development of an orbital-class launch system, taking ownership of onboard avionics systems across the full engineering lifecycle.

The Role

You’ll act as a technical focal point across avionics and wider vehicle systems, working closely with systems engineering, GNC, propulsion, software, and ground support teams to deliver highly reliable flight hardware for a complex aerospace platform.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading avionics system design and integration activities
• Defining interfaces between onboard electronics, vehicle subsystems, and ground systems
• Supporting system architecture, requirements definition, and verification activities
• Managing technical schedules, development priorities, and engineering coordination
• Contributing to hardware/software trade studies and technical decision-making
• Supporting testing, troubleshooting, installation, and validation of electronic systems
• Working cross-functionally across multidisciplinary engineering teams

What They’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years of experience within avionics, embedded systems, electronics, or complex systems engineering
• Strong background in integration, testing, or development of electronic systems
• Experience working within high-reliability industries such as space, aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, interfaces, and V&V activities
• Previous technical leadership or project ownership experience
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and support hardware integration activities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams