hackajob Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Systems Engineer - All Levels based with Leonardo, collaborating with hackajob to connect tech professionals for this role. Location: Edinburgh, UK (hybrid/onsite considerations as noted).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to early-stage concept studies and investigate the impact of new technology on future platforms.
• Translate operational needs into engineering solutions; model, simulate, and analyse system performance to drive design decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype defence solutions; contribute to system functionality and integration efforts.
• Troubleshoot and refine existing systems through real-world testing; design and execute verification & validation strategies across the system lifecycle.
• Lead technical initiatives as appropriate, mentor junior engineers, and influence engineering roadmaps based on experience.

What You Will Use Your Skills For

• Contribute to early-stage concept studies, investigating the impact of new technology on future platforms.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate operational needs into engineering solutions; develop and integrate system functionality, considering hardware limitations and real-world constraints.
• Model, simulate, and analyse system performance to drive design decisions.
• Troubleshoot and refine existing systems through real-world testing.

Key Skills You’ll Use & Develop

• Problem Definition & Systems Thinking: break down complex engineering problems into structured, solvable components; define clear system-level requirements based on stakeholder needs.
• Systems Architecture & Modelling: design and develop high-performance system architectures using model-based systems engineering (MBSE); use Simulink, MATLAB, or synthetic environments to simulate and refine system behaviour.
• Data Processing & Analysis: apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights; develop multi-sensor data fusion and tracking capabilities for real-time applications.
• Integration, Testing & Validation: investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications; design and execute verification & validation (V&V) strategies across the lifecycle.
• Collaboration & Leadership: work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions; lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and influence roadmaps where appropriate.

What Else Would Help

• Proven experience leading systems engineering projects from design to implementation.
• Passion for systems engineering; ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Science-based Honours degree or equivalent industry experience.

Keep In Mind

• Based on the nature of our work and government requirements, you will need to be a UK resident and Security Clearable. For more information see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Location & Employment Type

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle

Contract Type: Hybrid Working

Working Mode: Onsite

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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