Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors

Become a navigation sensors specialist in the defence sector.

You will be well‑rewarded at this well‑known defence company that produces military weapons systems with bonuses, annual salary reviews, paid overtime and so forth. You will receive a range of support and career development opportunities with a dedicated group of people around you.

You will have the opportunity to develop new and innovative solutions to address complex customer requirements, develop expertise in navigation sensors, and take on a key role in several multi‑national research programmes.

• Carry out specification and assessment of navigation sensors including GNSS receivers, anti‑jam units and inertial measurement units.
• Monitor supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting‑edge technology for investment, support sub‑assembly and equipment assessment trials, and undertake research activities as part of an international team.
• There may be opportunities for travel as this team is closely linked with the navigation sensors team in France.

• Experienced defence or aerospace engineer, with a degree in electronic engineering, physics, or similar.
• Technical knowledge in navigation systems, avionics, or RF engineering is essential.
• Modelling skills including proficiency with tools such as MATLAB and/or Simulink.
• Project management, delivery, and commercial awareness highly desirable.

• Role:
  Systems Engineer – Navigation Sensors
• Salary: £40,000–£55,000 plus bonus and benefits
• Location:
  
  Bristol OR Stevenage (relocation package available)
• Hybrid working: 3 days a week on‑site average

• Defence or aerospace engineering, navigation systems, sensors, RF, MATLAB, Simulink

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client’s site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.