systems programmer jobs in Bristol

Job Description Systems Design Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 Systems Design is at the heart of the product lifecycle, providing an opportunity to experience every phase of development and collaborate across all engineering disciplines. From researching novel technologies and identifying customer needs, through concept development and performance assessment, to product verification in lab...

Job Description Systems Engineer Advanced Defence Technology Location: Hybrid (24 days on-site per week) Salary: Circa £55,000 (depending on experience) Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK National with British Citizenship We are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to join a high-profile programme developing next-generation directed energy systems for air defence. This is a unique...

You will be joining a tight knit and diverse team who are always looking to share their knowledge / expertise in this area. Challenges are met as a team, and this is an opportunity to both showcase your ability to engage with stakeholders and your collaborative skills.

OverviewPrincipal Consultant Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector) Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced professional for the Principal Consultant Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector) role. We are expanding our UK team and recruiting senior business case managers at Associate Director, Principal Consultant and Senior...

Are you ready to shape the future of UK defence? Copello is partnering with a leading defence consultancy to recruit an experienced Systems Engineer (5 years +) to work on cutting-edge MOD programmes. This is your chance to contribute to next-generation military systems and work across multiple domains, from Maritime and Air to Land and Defence Digital projects. Our client is looking for...

System Safety Engineer Civil Aerospace Location: Bristol or Yeovil (3 days on site per week) Rate: £65-£70 per hour Duration: 12 months, starting ASAP A leading aerospace organisation is seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to support civil aircraft certification and assurance activities. The role involves working within an established engineering team delivering safety analysis...

You will work on secure, resilient systems, contributing to designs that directly impact critical mission systems. You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, helping to define system architectures, integrate hardware and software solutions, and ensure designs meet technical, operational, safety, and security requirements.

Requirements & Certification Systems Engineer The DragonFire programme has been focused on developing the UKs first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) concept demonstrator, achieving significant success recently with several highly publicised trials activities. Following on from these successes, my client is looking for flexible and motivated candidates to continue to develop DragonFire into a...

Technology & Change Programme Manager (Contract) Location: Remote (with once a quarter meets in Manchester) Rate: £525 per day (inside IR35) Length: 6 months initially Company: FTSE250 Retailer Organisation (250+ stores, 1m + website visits per day, 30,000+ users) Start: before December 1st "We’re embarking on one of the largest digital transformation programmes in our sector and we’re...

Job Description Weapon System Network Communications Engineer - Undergraduate Programme 2026 The Network Communications Department at MBDA is offering a fantastic 1 year placement opportunity to undergraduates with a passion for developing and applying their Network Communications skills and knowledge. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload...

Job Description Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you! DragonFire has been and continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme that has...

Job Description Bristol We are seeking 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 £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid)...

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 junior RF systems engineers.

You will lead a small team of RF systems engineers.

You will have an understanding of RF technologies, and system level design considerations for RF communication system.

Job Description Radio Frequency Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2026 At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our world leading missile data link capability. We have a number of exciting opportunities within our Data Link Systems organisation working from research, through the early concept phase, to full product design and production programmes. Salary: £23,495 pro-rated Dynamic (Hybrid)...

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 the System of Systems Integration lead your primary objective is to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team in support of integration (physical / functional) of an MBDA land product into a wider Ground...

You will be joining a highly motivated team with the opportunity to contribute across multiple programmes, with a focus on effective Verification and Validation delivery across a number of concurrent projects. There will be opportunities for further development and growth for those with the aptitude and

Job Description Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 The Weapon System Equipment (WSE) team is responsible for managing groups of equipment and Weapon System sub-systems from the bidding stage, into the concept & requirements generation phase, through their development programme, and on to production & delivery and final integration onto the platform or...

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: Circa £45,000 -...

Job Description DragonFire has been and continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme, that has significant industry and customer engagement! Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions...

You will be integral to the growth of our product line team that delivers command and control sub-systems for various projects! Salary: Circa £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 - 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a...