chief systems engineer jobs in Northampton

We are currently looking for a Chief / Principal Systems Engineer to lead system definition, architecture, and governance across complex e‑drive, inverter, motor, battery, and thermal domains. This role acts as a technical authority across the full systems V‑model, ensuring alignment between hardware, software, controls, and safety teams while shaping the future of advanced EV platforms. The...

Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Communications £65,000 - £70,000 | Midlands (Hybrid 3/2) | Defence Technology A defence communications company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead technical development of tactical datalinks, spectrum monitoring systems, and battlespace communications. The Role: - Define system architecture and requirements for defence xwwtmva communications...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineering Lead to join a specialist Systems Engineering function supporting complex, multi-national defence programmes. This role performs the duties of a senior technical lead position and works closely with programme leadership and engineering stakeholders across the wider organisation. Key Responsibilities: - Promote, develop and embed best...

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Join a fast-moving, outcome-driven engineering team that builds high-quality simulations and real-time experiences using commercial and proprietary game engines. You’ll shape how we exploit, extend, and integrate engines to solve complex systems problems, influence product roadmaps, and mentor engineers across disciplines. If you love squeezing performance from engines,...

Opportunity: Copello is partnering with a Defence client to recruit a Principal Control Systems Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will use your expertise in PLC and SCADA systems to design, develop, and support advanced control and HCI solutions for naval platform management systems. This is your chance to work on high integrity systems in a secure, highly regulated defence...

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical SystemsLocation: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)Salary: Up to Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)What you’ll be doing:- Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the...

You will be based remotely and cover the Northampton and surrounding territory. What you will be doing - Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team co-ordinators - Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.

Are you passionate about cutting-edge IoT technology and hands-on systems testing? SPX Radiodetection is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to join our Bristol-based multidisciplinary engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in testing and validating our Locator and CAT IoT platform products while shaping a world-class testing function. Why this role...

Senior System Engineer (AI/ML) | Permanent position - Location: Central London - Onsite: 5 days a week (South Kensington / Waterloo) - Salary: Up to £82,500 + Excellent Benefits - Available position: 2 positions Our client, an IT consulting and services provider, is seeking an experienced AI/ML Platform Engineer to support a transformative project within the UK education sector. You'll play a...

You will be responsible for the entirety of the back end features of the products.

You will be in charge of building scalable backend services and awesome messaging queues.

You will be responsible for developing a Python-based back end platform that's handling 100,000+s of interactions daily.

Competitive package with bonus, strong pension and flexible/remote options. Why you’ll love this role - High-impact consultancy work with progression - Work-life balance and technical development What you’ll be doing - Research and develop system concepts - Define/manage requirements and safety - Evaluate performance and integrity - Solve complex client problems What we want from you -...

Senior Systems Engineer – Satellite Communications Location: Hereford, Herefordshire (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) We’re partnered with a well-established UK engineering organisation operating at the forefront of satellite communications and RF systems. They are looking to appoint a Senior Systems Engineer to take ownership of complex products used in critical SatCom infrastructure worldwide. This...

Embedded Systems Engineer (Part-Time to Full-Time) – Optect Ltd Location: Remote (UK-based), onsite in Bath, or hybrid Hours: 0.5 FTE – 1.0 FTE Right to work in the UK required Optect is developing the next generation of long-range flame detection technology and deploying it into some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We are now looking for a motivated Embedded Systems Engineer...

Senior Systems Engineering Consultant Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary negotiable depending on experience Responsibilities: - Research and concept development of systems solutions. - Development and management of system requirements. - Development of abstract architectures to describe systems. - Design process engineering for hardware, software, and mixed technology systems. - Systems safety...

Project Manager – Building Management Systems (BMS) Slough £65,000 - £75,000 Basic + Bonus + Car + Training + Technical Progression + Pension + Healthcare About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Building Management Systems (BMS) to lead the delivery of projects across commercial and industrial environments. This role is responsible for managing...

Contract – 8 Months Inside IR35 Remote – UK Power Systems Consultant (EMT & RMS Studies) The consultant will support power system projects across multiple phases by delivering high-quality electrical studies and technical documentation. Key Responsibilities - Develop and validate EMT and RMS models for assets such as WTGs, PPCs, and STATCOMs. - Plan and execute design and Grid Code...

Lead the design of high-integrity PLC control systems at the heart of the UK’s most regulated and safety-critical environments. Senior/Lead PLC Control systems engineer 12 month contract – rates DOE Office-based with a Hybrid working scheme. Inside IR35 2 openings available in either Warrington, Cumbria and Stockton Role Description We are seeking an experienced PLC Control Systems...

Systems Engineering Team Lead | Aerospace & Defence | Salisbury (Hybrid) | £60,000 – £80,000 + 15% Bonus Want to work at the forefront of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and help shape the future of aviation? This high-growth aerospace & defence business (40%+ year-on-year growth since 2019) is expanding its Systems Engineering function and is hiring a Systems Engineering Team Lead. You’ll...

Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to lead safety activities across traction inverters, power electronics, and associated control systems. This role covers the full ISO 26262 safety lifecycle and requires close collaboration with systems, hardware, controls, and software teams to ensure end‑to‑end safety compliance for safety‑critical automotive products. The Functional...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer – Design Authority to join a specialist engineering team responsible for a safety-critical electronics subsystem supporting complex weapon system programmes. This role performs the duties of the Design Authority for a critical launch-related electronics system and reports into senior engineering leadership, holding...