System architecture design - defining how hardware, software, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols all fit together. Managing functional and non-functional requirements, maintaining traceability from system to subsystem level throughout the development lifecycle
Requirements engineering - translating customer or product needs into precise technical specifications for subsystems. Working with engineering managers to turn requirements into reality.
Tender support - Lead and coordinate tender and proposal responses for government and commercial customers, ensuring technical clarity and compliance with bid requirements
Interface management - owning the contracts between teams and subsystems (e.g., how the UAV talks to the Ground Control System)
Integration & testing - bringing subsystems together and verifying the combined system behaves correctly by defining proportionate Verification and Validation strategies and ensuring test plans maintain clear traceability to requirements
Failure analysis - diagnosing why a system fails and designing mitigations (redundancy, fault detection, etc.)

Degree in product development, mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, electronics or similar field
4+ years in a systems engineering role within aerospace, defence, robotics, or an adjacent domain
Experience with UAV, UAS, or autonomous vehicles
Experience with functional safety, development assurance, safety lifecycle or similar standards
Able to work independently and exercise sound judgement in a small, fast-moving team

Hands-on involvement in defence procurement, dual-use regulatory frameworks, or government tender writing
Comfortable with formal requirements management practices and tools

Systems Engineer

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