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Job title: Senior Systems Engineer Location Scotland We re working with an innovative space company developing next-generation launch technology, who are looking to add a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development of an orbital-class launch system, taking ownership of onboard avionics systems across the full engineering lifecycle. The Role You ll act as a technical focal point across avionics and wider vehicle systems, working closely with systems engineering, GNC, propulsion, software, and ground support teams to deliver highly reliable flight hardware for a complex aerospace platform. Responsibilities will include: - Leading avionics system design and integration activities
- Defining interfaces between onboard electronics, vehicle subsystems, and ground systems
- Supporting system architecture, requirements definition, and verification activities
- Managing technical schedules, development priorities, and engineering coordination
- Contributing to hardware/software trade studies and technical decision-making
- Supporting testing, troubleshooting, installation, and validation of electronic systems
- Working cross-functionally across multidisciplinary engineering teams
What They re Looking For - Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- 5+ years of experience within avionics, embedded systems, electronics, or complex systems engineering
- Strong background in integration, testing, or development of electronic systems
- Experience working within high-reliability industries such as space, aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar
- Understanding of systems engineering principles, interfaces, and V&V activities
- Previous technical leadership or project ownership experience
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and support hardware integration activities
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
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