software systems engineer jobs in Gloucestershire

Bristol Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2026 Would you like to utilise your degree to push the cutting edge of sensing and imaging technology? This opportunity within the Electro-Optics Seekers and Sensors department at MBDA will allow you to innovate within a supportive team, at a company that invests in its people and supports our Armed Forces. Salary: £23,495...

??Location:Bristol ??Salary:£70,000 £80,000 + benefits A leading engineering consultancy supporting complex UK Government and Defence programmes is seeking an experiencedPrincipal Systems Engineering Consultantto provide technical leadership, shape strategy, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Lead and develop...

Role: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cheltenham (3-4 days on-site) Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Up to £80/hour Umbrella inside IR35 Key Activities Engineer with experience on the Software Development Lifecycle (DO-178C/SEAL) and in the following: - - Preparation of the technical specifications and interfaces for Electrical Power Distribution System, including review and...

Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Communications£65,000 - £70,000 | Midlands (Hybrid 3/2) | Defence TechnologyA 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 communications productsLead...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The department are looking for Systems Engineers ideally from the defence / aerospace background. Previous experience of DOORS is required. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per...

Our engineering Test Technologists, in the Structures Test Team, support serial programmes and research & development activities, within a field or engineering discipline, through the application of known engineering principles and practices. They develop new test rigs, test methods/processes and tools by delivering specialisms in: Primary Skills: - Strong working knowledge of MOOG Control...

Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Gloucester (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits and Bonus SC clearance required to start. Applicants must be a sole British national due to the nature of the work being within National Security What you'll be doing As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you'll build cutting-edge products that protect people, platforms, missions, and information from...

Bristol 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 2040. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload...

Job Description Role: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cheltenham (3-4 days on-site) Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Up to £80/hour Umbrella inside IR35 Key Activities Engineer with experience on the Software Development Lifecycle (DO-178C/SEAL) and in the following: - - Preparation of the technical specifications and interfaces for Electrical Power Distribution System, including...

Bristol 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 -...

Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Algorithms are the backbone behind technology. We use them everyday without knowing, from scrolling social media to searching for the fastest route home. In the defence industry, we use them for so much more. In the Weapons System Algorithms & Performance team (WSAP), it's our job to develop and optimise the algorithms inside of...

Bristol Would you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products! Salary: Circa £74,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security...

Bristol 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 relating...

Bristol 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...

Bristol We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Systems Design Engineer to join our Synthetic Environment team. With opportunities to work with a dedicated team of engineers to help your own career development, this role is one not to be missed! Salary: Circa £40,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits Hybrid working pattern : Full time working on site with...

Bristol 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...

Job Description We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our Command and Control team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems! Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: mostly office based due to workload classification, but with opportunities to work from home. Security...

Bristol We are seeking experienced, innovative and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme. Imagine playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that will set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness and efficiency. Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid)...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the growing Integration and Systems Validation team supporting the Land Ceptor project with Ground Based Trials activities for a large export programme. Salary: up to £50,000pa (depending on experience) Location: Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3-5 days per week on-site, due to...

Bristol The Land Ceptor System of Systems organisation is growing fast in order to support delivery of export contracts and evolution of the product to enhance the capabilities for our customers. As a System of Systems engineer your primary objective is to support the functional integration of the Land Ceptor product into a wider Ground Based Air Defence Weapon System context. Salary: £45,000 -...