1,066 Systems Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Systems Engineer

The Role:

As a Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a number of our projects helping to deliver solutions to our customers. In this role, you will be able to support technical systems engineering work, enhance your project management skillset and be involved in team leadership of junior engineers if this interests you. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills and capabilities in line with personal and business objectives.

Day to day tasking can include:

• Delivering technical expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface
• Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Contributing to the development of proposals and statements of work
• Engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Key Skills Required:

We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply:

• Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Systems Integration
• Verification and Validation
• Understanding of various types of SE documentation
• Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, Simulink)

Benefits:

• Annual Company Bonus – Based on company performance
• 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development including incentives
• Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways
• Electric car scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Private health care (BUPA)
• Job well done scheme
• Employer assistance scheme

About Us:

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.

Systems Engineer
Up to 60k
Lichfield - hybrid working

Responsibilities:

• Promote and display effective communication internally and externally ensuring all other members of the team do likewise to achieve highest standards and to ensure the Company's reputation is preserved, whilst creating a professional culture
• Further develop procedures within the department to maximise productivity and profitability, extending the skills base and capability of the team as appropriate
• Implement, monitor and react to departmental KPI's to ensure optimum resource allocation and milestones are achieved on target
• Liaise with the Project Managers to plan and prioritise team resource efficiently to achieve profitable and timely delivery of contracted outputs
• Keep aware of project progress intervening where necessary to ensure that customer's expectations are met and the Company's reputation and commerciality is maintained
• Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety Policy and other requirements in relation to the office working environment and customer's sites
• Ensure the consistent and accurate quotation of Control and Systems engineering hours
• Adhere to the Company's commercial contract procedures and documentation
• Maintain ISO9001 procedures and ensure that all Staff operate within the ISO framework and that the system remains compliant with the current standard ensuring output is consistent, accurate and profitable
• Conduct regular audits of our adherence to procedures
• Maintain and develop relations with key suppliers to the Control and Systems Department.
• To understand and respond to financial and budget constraints
• Promote a culture of right first time and continuous improvement
• Identify the root cause of issues and develop plans to avoid repetition
• Advise on, and provide, the solutions required by our customers
• Any other duties reasonably associated to this position

Essential skillset

• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in industry
• Excellent systems process engineering knowledge and experience
• Work driven individual with a strong drive to enhance skills
• Proven knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems
• Experience of tendering and estimating development time
• Demonstrate the ability to manage a technical team
• In depth involvement with the management and improvement of ISO Standards and quality management systems

Desirable skillset

• Brewing/Dairy/Pharma Engineering or Hygiene Process Industry experience and knowledge.
• Experience in configuration, programming and commissioning of Siemens, Rockwell, OMRON, and Mitsubishi PLC systems
• Experience with various SCADA platforms - Aveva Wonderware, WinCC, GE iFIX, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Iconics, etc.

Systems Engineers with MATLAB / SIMULINK

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a good understanding of control systems, signal processing and model-based design using MATLAB / Simulink.

Belcan is working on exciting new projects and is looking for Systems Engineers with Matlab and Simulink experience.

These are Contract roles (Inside IR35) with Hybrid or Remote working, you will be part of the Belcan project team engaged on technologically advanced Control systems.

Due to winning new projects, we are recruiting Contract Systems Engineers for an initial 12 month contract, who will be responsible for developing, testing, and optimizing engineering system models in Simulink for Aerospace and Marine applications.

They will need a deep understanding of control systems, signal processing, and model-based design. Matlab will be used to generate the code for the Simulink model. The engineer will optimize the models for performance, accuracy, and resource utilization. Create comprehensive documentation for the models, including user guides and technical specifications.

They will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and project managers, and have the ability to liaise and work with Stakeholders to provide services accurately and on time.

The role will provide an important element in the Active Control System to be used on a new Submarine platform, a type of hydrostatic / hydro dynamic autopilot.

Ideally the successful Systems Engineers will be degree qualified with previous experience in the above Systems, or transferable Systems skills from other Vehicle industries, and a proven track record in Engineering.

Successful applicants must have or meet eligibility requirements to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level.

About Us:
Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

• Experience with system integration and debugging
• Simulation or software design skills
• A structured approach to solving technical challenges
• Exposure to sensors or embedded sub-systems
• Strong interest in performance analysis and real-world testing

Systems Engineer

• Location: Ebbw Vale.
• Salary: 38,000 - 40,000.
• Hours: Monday - Thursday onsite, Friday work from home.
• Contract Type: Permanent.

Job role:

To develop and enhance manufacturing systems, subsystems, and related infrastructure to ensure the timely production of high-quality products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify the hardware and software needed to provide solutions to problems.
• help define strategy for whole of Information systems.
• specify and communicate system requirements to system providers.
• Maintain and manage TCP/IP based network environment, including the related services of AD, DNS, WINS and DHCP etc.
• Maintain and manage desktop and server environment so as to best support manufacturing by means of minimal service interruption and highest possible systems performance etc.
• Contribution to reduction of total cost of ownership of information systems.
• Assist in capacity planning for whole of Information systems.
• Develop custom reports from manufacturing systems databases.
• Development of minor applications to provide solution to problems.
• Maintain and manage network defences including firewall and antivirus systems to ensure security and integrity of data.
• Maintain and manage voice communication systems.
• Maintain and manage whole network environment - both local and wide area.
• Suggest and help implement improvements to whole manufacturing systems environment.
• Assist in developing training plans to aid staff in their understanding and use of information technology.
• Adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Commitment to supporting your direct supervisor and department manager.
• To question orders when there is a lack of understanding or doubt as to the order being the right way forward.
• Undertake housekeeping and reporting functions.
• Ensure skill base is maintained by continually understanding new technology.
• Adherence to standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

• Attention to detail.
• Active contribution to team work.
• Good communication skills.
• Windows server 2012 and new operating systems.
• Active directory.
• Windows 10 / 11.
• SQL server 2008 and newer.
• Administration, query writing.
• Hardware maintenance of servers and PC's.
• Working under own initiative.

Desirable Skills:

• Developing C# / .Net applications.
• Dynamics AX 2009 functional skills.
• M365 administration.

Benefits:

• Hybrid - Flexible working
• Death in Service
• 25 days holiday including bank holidays

Interested? Apply now or contact AnnMarie at the Acorn by Synergie Head Office in Newport!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Copello are looking for a Systems Engineer to join a leading consultancy on the  the development of a cutting-edge Land and Maritime project. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between theoretical possibilities and practical implementations. You will have the opportunity to lead aspects of design, integration, and testing of advanced RF systems for vehicle platform integration, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance systems.

Required Skills

• Experience in designing and integrating complex systems
li>Knowledge of RF communication systems
• Understanding of Electronic Warfare (EA/ES) systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate technical discussions
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, with a willingness to engage in resolving detailed technical issues
• Leadership skills to define and influence design decisions
• Ability to define test and acceptance criteria, and assess system design compliance against user and system requirements
• Knowledge of IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS

Applicants will be required to be on site a minimum of 2 days per week from your choice of location, and will require active Security Clearance and Sole British Nationality.

Please note there are multiple choices for locations of on site days.

Systems Engineer

Bristol

Paying up to 70,000 (DOE)

Responsibilities :

• Liaise with stakeholders, including external customers, on the design and maintenance of systems to meet customer, company and best practice requirements.
• Write requirements and design documents to meet customer and business needs in line with all relevant standards.
• Liaise with the Engineering Team to derive requirements to enable the development of high-quality systems.
• Produce functional system requirements in line with all relevant company standards and project requirements.
• Analyse electrical and SW ICDs as part of the system design to enable the development of high-quality systems.
• Develop and prepare systems engineering plans and procedures to ensure the system is developed in compliance with the systems engineering policy.
• Conduct integration tests and trials to provide assurance, verification & validation.
• Perform hands-on system integration activities to enable the development of high-quality systems.
• Consult with stakeholders to evaluate software, hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
• Recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system to promote best practice and continuous improvement.
• Provide reports and information to stakeholders to ensure accurate and current information is distributed for informed decision making.

Experience required:

• Hold a relevant engineering qualification
• Experience of working on a variety of development projects and extensive knowledge of the systems engineering life-cycle is required.
• Ideally, have experience working on Aerospace or defence-related projects.
• Be eligible to obtain SC level UK Security clearance

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Systems Engineer

Hybrid (3/4 days in the office) Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Salary: £27k-£32k + Benefits

Working Hours – 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday + On Call

We are the brand behind world-class brands. We deliver unparalleled customer management, marketing, payment, technology and data solutions, making us the largest and most strategically aligned full-service provider for publishers globally. We have earned the trusted confidence of a wide range of companies supporting over 1,150 brands globally

The Systems Engineer will join a strong team who ensure the stable operation of the organisation’s Infrastructure.   This includes maintaining, supporting, deploying and optimising key functional areas with a focus on security.  The Systems Engineer will also be responsible for resolving support requests in a timely and accurate fashion, as well as provide recommendations and guidance on future architectural and technology improvements that impacts business performance and costs.

Essential :

• Minimum 5 years’ experience or a related educational qualification
• Strong technical mindset with a desire to learn
• An understanding of the modern-day security challenges in IT
• A strong working knowledge of hardware and networking components
• The ability to work unsupervised with strong self-motivation
• Experience with scripting and automation
• Experience with virtualization platforms
• Experience using SIEM platforms
• Experience with EDR and vulnerability scanning
• Knowledge of Windows Servers and Azure Cloud

Desirable:

• Experience with ITIL, PCI and GDPR
• Driving Licence
• Programming experience with PowerShell, C# andor Python

 In addition to a great working culture, we offer superb benefits too;  

• 23 days holiday (increasing to 25 days)  + Bank Holidays + Birthday + Long Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Programme with access to tools and initiatives
• Onsite Gym
• And more!

Our Values Statements

• Integrity
• Collaborative
• Innovative
• Curiosity
• Excellence
• Compassionate

Im working with a leading engineering firm that delivers turnkey automation and control systems across a variety of industrial sectors. They’re known for blending innovation with practical, hands-on engineering -supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. The team is collaborative, technically sharp, and passionate about building real-world solutions that make an impact. It’s a great environment for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with cutting-edge tech, and seeing their designs come to life on site.

Position Summary

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of systems architecture involving PLCs, SCADA software, and database technologies. This role is integral in delivering fully integrated industrial automation solutions that align with functional and client-specific requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI/SCADA software.

Develop and maintain data systems, including writing queries and integrating with databases.

Implement and support control systems for industrial machinery such as motors, sensors, and conveyance systems.

Assist with field installation, commissioning, and maintenance using computer-aided engineering and design tools.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

Monitor and evaluate system performance, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions where needed.

Serve as the lead systems engineering resource during project start-up phases.

Support Estimating and Project Management teams with cost estimation and resourcing strategies.

Participate in project meetings and maintain alignment with contractors and internal stakeholders.

Follow all applicable safety standards, protocols, and procedures.

Domestic and international travel required (approximately 20–30% annually).

Additional Responsibilities

Act as the primary electrical support during on-site project installations.

Foster a collaborative and solution-focused team environment.

Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This role involves both office and field-based work (£ Travel Bonus). Site visits may expose the engineer to noise, dust, chemicals, varying weather conditions, and other potential hazards. Travel is required both within the country and internationally, occasionally to remote locations with limited accommodations. Use of personal protective equipment and strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent walking, standing, manual dexterity, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and other physical activities. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and remaining alert in fast-paced or hazardous environments.

Qualifications

BTEC Level 3 in General Engineering or related field required.

Certifications in networking or database management are a plus.

Educational or professional background in electrical engineering or related discipline required.

Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell and/or Siemens preferred).

Familiarity with SCADA platforms experience with Ignition is an advantage.

Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and web-based programming is desirable.

Strong understanding of P&ID diagrams is highly preferred.

Practical mechanical aptitude is beneficial.

Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite required.

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.

Must be self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or within a team.

Flexibility to accommodate varied working hours, including some weekends.