lead systems engineer jobs in Hitchin

Job Description Lead Space Systems Verification Engineer – Permanent – Attractive Aerospace, Space and Satcoms and Defence - WFH/Hybrid/Remote – Bedfordshire Due to expansion a Lead Space Systems Verification Engineer is required within a leading Telecoms, Satellite, Defence and Space Systems Technology Company. The successful Lead Space Systems Verification Engineer will provide technical and...

Stevenage An opportunity has arisen to join the Data Link Systems team within the Seekers and Data Link Systems directorate as Systems Engineering Lead. The role will involve supporting projects in their use of current and emerging systems engineering processes, methods and tools, whilst concurrently being actively involved in developing and promoting best practice usage to improve efficiency...

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...

Business Systems AssistantLocation: Hitchin, Hertfordshire (5 days per week on-site)Type: PermanentSalary: £33k - £35k depending on experience Are you ready to be at the heart of a data-driven transformation? This is a fantastic opportunity for you to step into a pivotal Business Systems Assistant role where your technical expertise, analytical mindset and communication skills will directly...

Job Description System Integration lead Salary: £50–65k per year (DOE) | Working Model: Hybrid, 3 days on-site A leading defence organisation is seeking a System Integration Lead to drive the integration and verification of advanced missile systems. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day technical delivery, coordinating functional integration, system verification, and compatibility testing across...

You will be the "architect of the satellite's brain," managing the end-to-end data chain from sensors to transmitters. This role bridges the gap between high-level mission design and hardware implementation, requiring expertise in avionics, data protocols, and supplier management.

Job Description Role: Lead Buyer Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Buyer ready to step up, or a current Lead Buyer looking for broader exposure in a fast-moving digital environment? This is a great opportunity to develop your career in technology procurement while working flexibly. Role: You’ll be part of a specialist Digital Procurement team that...

Job Description Airborne Launcher Functional Systems Engineer required for contract role based out of Stevenage or Bristol 2-3 days per week on site. Responsibilities: - Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture required sub-system functional behaviour - Review evidence and produce certification statements - Build good working relationships with stakeholders to enable...

You will be responsible for leading data link systems engineering work on a new weapons system programme, interfacing with both suppliers and customers, and providing technical leadership for ju...

You will be responsible for the electrical and RF architecture that enables reliable Ground-to-Space and inter-satellite communication.

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Lead Space Systems Verification Engineer for a permanent role based in North Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will handle communications systems engineering tasks, require strong systems engineering knowledge, and must possess experience in areas such as digital signal processing. The position is hybrid, allowing remote work with occasional...

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. Promote, develop and embed best practice Systems...

Stevenage MBDA Network Communications Department is looking for engineers to provide Systems Engineering and Network Communications expertise into the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project! Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations...

Stevenage The Sea Ceptor Weapon Systems team is expanding and seeks a Systems Engineer to deliver certification & verification activities to support multiple customers. Salary: Up to £57,000 Depending on Experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions...

Stevenage At MBDA, we are growing our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities; consequently, the EW Group are recruiting an EW Systems Engineer who will form a critical part of the team that is developing current and future EW Weapon Systems. Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working pattern : We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when...

Integration & Systems Validation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 MBDA develop some of the world's highest performing weapon systems; but how do we demonstrate and prove this? This is the challenge that Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) are facing. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 days per week on site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British...

Stevenage We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our RF Seekers Team within the Seekers and Datalink Systems Department, based at our site in Stevenage. This is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of a successful team working at the forefront of technology, developing new and innovative seeker solutions from complex requirements. Salary: Circa £50,000 -...

Stevenage Join MBDA's Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence as a Systems Engineer and play a key role in developing advanced actuation technologies for next-generation defence systems. Salary: up to £53,000 dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals...

Stevenage At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability. We have a number of exciting opportunities within Data Link Systems, working across the product lifecycle from research, the early concept phase, through full product design to production. These roles require a range of knowledge and experience from graduate to...

Stevenage The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision...