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Job Title: Network Systems Engineer

Location: Frimley, Surrey - Hybrid - 3+ days on-site per week

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: 55,000 - 61,500 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm, require an experienced Network Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

** This role would require UK Eyes Only SC Clearance. Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **

As part of a medium-sized core team of 6-12, you'll also collaborate with a wider group of around 30, engaging with a broad stakeholder network. This role demands strong technical leadership, owning challenges, proactively solving problems, and working with the right stakeholders to drive solutions forward.

What the role of the Network Systems Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Network Systems Engineer will include:

• Provide oversight and technical ownership of design, leading design decisions and supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering in-service programmes
• Ensure technical leadership by controlling project scope, managing design changes, and engaging stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks early
• Lead programme-level design reviews, coordinate stakeholders, manage design baselines and voids, and produce Certificates of Design while ensuring design governance
• Review and influence technical requirements and architectural design to ensure system integration, covering sub-systems and specialist domains for subcontractor design, development, and qualification
• Provide specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the integration, validation and verification of systems

What experience you need to be the successful Network Systems Engineer:

Essential:

• Extensive experience in network or software engineering, ideally with a background in operations
• Ability to take the lead on technical matters and provide expert guidance
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards
• Specialist expertise in Combat Systems, particularly in relation to submarines or marine engineering projects, would be advantageous
• Familiarity with DOORS and prior hands-on experience using it
• Proven experience in change management processes

Desirable:

• Systems Engineering (INCOSE) qualifications

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Network Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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Job Description
What You Will Do:
As a Systems Engineer at Johnson Controls, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional engineering services that truly make a difference to our customers. Your main focus will be on providing top-notch system maintenance, installations, and service delivery that consistently exceed expectations. By doing so, you will help solidify Johnson Controls' reputation as a trusted partner in delivering world-class engineering solutions.

In this dynamic role, you will take full ownership of all engineering service activities, encompassing system installations, planned and preventative maintenance, and prompt responses to technical call-outs. Your ability to ensure seamless coordination between internal teams and customers will be vital, as will your commitment to maintaining excellent communication and precise paperwork and billing records.

As a key member of the Services and Maintenance Team, your proactive and independent work ethic will shine, while your collaborative spirit will enhance our wider team efforts. You will provide your expertise in troubleshooting technical issues and work closely with both new and existing customers to optimize and enhance their systems. Additionally, your participation in the on-call rota for 24/7 engineering support will be invaluable.

How You Will Do It:
- Collaborate with customers, project management teams, and internal stakeholders to develop and deliver tailored system requirements and innovative solutions.
- Manage system installations and maintenance tasks while monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure for peak performance.
- Strive to ensure that all solutions and services meet or exceed customer expectations consistently.
- Assist in the commissioning of new installations and facilitate smooth customer sign-off.
- Conduct thorough site surveys and prepare detailed technical reports to contribute to accurate project costings and designs.
- Complete all project and service-related documentation efficiently to meet business timelines and operational standards.
- Adhere to Johnson Controls’ procedures and uphold Health & Safety policies diligently.

What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in an electrical role or a related field-based position.
- Exceptional communication skills for effective internal and external interactions with customers.
- A self-driven, enthusiastic individual who can work independently and take initiative.
- A professional demeanour coupled with a customer-centric approach.

Capabilities:
- Willingness to travel and spend time away from home to support nationwide contracts.
- Self-motivated with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer engineering services consistently.
- Reliable and capable of working autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain government-level SC clearance.

At Johnson Controls, we provide a challenging and dynamic environment where your expertise can flourish. Join us in shaping the future of engineering services and delivering innovative solutions that contribute to a safer, smarter, and more sustainable world.

Apply now to become part of our team!

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Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

Responsible to develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principle for our customers. You will part of the Technical Team delivering capital automation projects from initial planning, build and commissioning within the factory, through to installation and sign off at customer sites.

Skills & Experience

• Mechanical fitting experience with mechanical systems and principles awareness.
li>Recent years’ experience commissioning complex automated product handing solutions incorporating conveyor systems. < i>Proficient with Allen Bradley Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000 & Factory Talk, Siemens S7, TIA software, MS Office, Sistema.
• Computer and PC literate.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems.
• Strong knowledge of safety systems, controls and safety architecture.
• Experience of delivering projects and managing customer expectations on customer sites.
• Proven manufacturing experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

Outside IR35
Hybrid working in West Midlands

• Manage own work schedule and tasks based on assignments from the Manager, ensuring alignment with higher-level objectives
• Prioritise activities and maintain flexibility to adapt to changing requirements
• Deliver required work with good ownership, demonstrating effective communication and proactive reporting
• Provide system support for diesel fuel injection equipment (FIE) systems within EU Diesel projects
• Conduct system analysis, including system specification and pump capacity, calibration (rail pressure control, injector characterisation), and control system development
• Engage in customer project management, simulation, and testing
• Manage customer and supplier relationships during engine development, including new business acquisition
• Collaborate with internal colleagues to validate customer requirements and prepare materials to support production part releases

• A good degree or equivalent (2:1 or higher) in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electronics Engineering
• Clear thinker with strong communication skills
• Initiative and a proactive attitude
• Strong logical analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated capability in managing projects and delivering output in a work environment
• Solid understanding of diesel engine combustion and engine control
• Experience dealing with customers in the automotive sector is ideal

• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the automotive industry
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies

Are you ready to take on complex, high-impact engineering challenges that support mission-critical defence programmes?

Copello are supporting a leading global regulatory consultancy in their search to find a Systems Engineer.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team working at the forefront of defence innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge military systems, with real-world impact on national and global security.

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in MOD programmes across the CADMID cycle and in a number of domains, providing expert consultation to design, develop, and integrate complex systems and technologies.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, from concept through to delivery.
li>Engage with stakeholders to capture and manage requirements.
• Develop system architectures, design solutions, and conduct trade studies.
• Perform systems integration, verification, and validation.
• Provide technical insight and independent advice to guide critical decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various domains.

About You:

• Proven experience in systems engineering within the defence sector or other safety-critical environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with MOD standards, systems lifecycle processes, and defence acquisition frameworks (e.g., CADMID/CADMIT).
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and relevant tools (e.g., DOORS, Enterprise Architect).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.

Brief Job Descripton

This is your chance to work for the UKs premier test engineering company who supply cutting-edge test and measurement solutions to some of the world’s leading high-tech manufacturers. This role will report directly to the Engineering Leader and forms a key part of the Engineering Team.

The successful candidate will be tasked with taking engineering requirements from customers and designing bespoke software solutions that are able to be delivered within time and cost constraints. This will involve interfacing with both commercial off the shelf (COTS) components as well as custom designed interfaces, LabVIEW and other software programs. The role will involve the creation of system concepts, bespoke software and fault finding. This important role will provide an opportunity to design and engineer a wide range of bespoke products which allows our client’s customers to benefit from our high quality engineered solutions that are consistently delivered on time, in full. Candidates must be self-motivated and have a passion for engineering, delivering projects on time and be keen to gain experience designing, developing, testing and commissioning a wide range of equipment.

Key requirements

•    3+ Years Software design and development in National Instruments LabVIEW (CLD+ preferred)

•    Demonstratable experience of software design process from development through to validation

•    Experience in automated test, measurement or control

•    System design and specification documentation

•    Creation of top-level system drawings and diagrams

•    Liaise with customers on specific project requirements

•    Produce fit for purpose software within time and project constraints

•    System integration test and fault finding including on-site works

Essential Criteria

• Team player with drive to progress to senior level
li>Good knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW
• Proven track record of systems engineering
• Ability to create high level system level designs by specifying instrumentation and sensors
• Sociable style with good drive and dedication
• Good communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Motivation and a desire to contribute to a dynamic business
• Solid ability to work to tight timescales to deliver projects on time
• Able to interpret customer requirements
• Able to work within tight budget and timescales
• Able to self-manage to confidently achieve targets
• Able to work in a multi skilled design team
• Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of GPIB, RS232, TCPIP, LXI
• Experience with National Instruments hardware including PXI and cRIO
• Experience using C/C++
• Previous experience of the aerospace and defence industry
• Proven track record of designing bespoke test equipment

Hours of work

37.5 hours a week flexi time. Start anytime from 7am - 10am. 9am - 3pm on a Friday

Benefits

Flexible Home working

22 days holiday (includes 3 days factory closure between Christmas and New Year)

Non-contributory health scheme

Pension scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Electric Car Charging

To apply for the role candidates must

Have nationality from a NATO member country. Right to work is not sufficient.

Be capable of passing SC clearance

This is your chance to work for the UKs premier test engineering company who supply cutting-edge test and measurement solutions to some of the world's leading high-tech manufacturers. This role will report directly to the Engineering Leader and forms a key part of the Engineering Team.

The successful candidate will be tasked with taking engineering requirements from customers and designing bespoke software solutions that are able to be delivered within time and cost constraints. This will involve interfacing with both commercial off the shelf (COTS) components as well as custom designed interfaces, LabVIEW and other software programs. The role will involve the creation of system concepts, bespoke software and fault finding. This important role will provide an opportunity to design and engineer a wide range of bespoke products which allows our client's customers to benefit from our high quality engineered solutions that are consistently delivered on time, in full. Candidates must be self-motivated and have a passion for engineering, delivering projects on time and be keen to gain experience designing, developing, testing and commissioning a wide range of equipment.

Key requirements

* 3+ Years Software design and development in National Instruments LabVIEW (CLD+ preferred)
* Demonstratable experience of software design process from development through to validation
* Experience in automated test, measurement or control
* System design and specification documentation
* Creation of top-level system drawings and diagrams
* Liaise with customers on specific project requirements
* Produce fit for purpose software within time and project constraints
* System integration test and fault finding including on-site works

Essential Criteria

Team player with drive to progress to senior level
Good knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW
Proven track record of systems engineering
Ability to create high level system level designs by specifying instrumentation and sensors
Sociable style with good drive and dedication
Good communication skills
Able to work independently as well as in a team
Motivation and a desire to contribute to a dynamic business
Solid ability to work to tight timescales to deliver projects on time
Able to interpret customer requirements
Able to work within tight budget and timescales
Able to self-manage to confidently achieve targets
Able to work in a multi skilled design team
Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of GPIB, RS232, TCPIP, LXI
Experience with National Instruments hardware including PXI and cRIO
Experience using C/C++
Previous experience of the aerospace and defence industry
Proven track record of designing bespoke test equipment

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Contract Systems Engineer - Defence Sector - Cheadle, UK (Hybrid)
6-12 Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Up to 500 per day

A leading defence consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Systems Engineer to support the delivery of advanced submarine sonar and safety systems . This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, mission-critical projects within a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Systems design, development, integration, and testing for safety-related platforms.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex defence solutions.

• Produce high-quality technical documentation and UML models.

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Core Skills & Experience:

• Strong programming in C/C++ and Java .

• Experience with safety-critical or safety-related systems .

• UML for systems modelling.

• Defence sector experience (submarine, sonar, or other naval systems advantageous).

• Knowledge of full systems engineering lifecycle, requirements capture, and traceability.

• Familiarity with standards such as DOORS , ISO 26262 , IEC 61508 , or similar safety frameworks.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

This contract is Outside IR35 , offering flexibility and competitive rates. SC Clearance is required for this position.

Apply today to secure your place on this critical defence programme and contribute to the next generation of submarine safety and sonar systems

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