Systems Engineer
About the job
## Job Description SECURITY CLEARANCE:Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance TRAVEL REQUIRED:Approximately once a month, depending on projects LOCATION: Stevenage TYPE: Full time, STEM returners are welcomed ## WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more - Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
There are no core hours on Friday afternoons.
Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) - Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities - Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates - Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave - Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing, and so is the mission to protect it.
At Airbus, we pioneer for a safe and united world. That means developing cutting-edge sustainable aircraft, and it also means creating the technology that safeguards the sovereignty of nations and the digital space. Your work here defends what matters. So, what's your next mission? ## This is genuinely a role that doesn’t arise often. Are you a Systems Engineer with a passion for Space?
Looking for a role where you can learn about and shape new satellite technologies? Love working on new, short term, projects on a regular basis? Then we have a role for you! You will be joining a small group with a start-up feel within the Airbus world working on space missions from concept through early-phase design supporting the growth of new programmes.
You will work closely with a range of customers, Universities and small companies to explore futuristic highly technical products that’ll shape the future of the UK Space domain. ## How you will contribute to the team… - Define early mission architectures, leading feasibility studies both from a technical and project management standpoint, and contributing to winning new business opportunities through both technical and bid management Depending on your skills and passions this role can focus on one or more of the following: - Mission Concept & Early-Phase Design - Develop end-to-end mission concepts including system-level trade studies and define architecture - Future Programmes & Innovation - Identify and develop new mission and technology opportunities.
Engage with partners, agencies, and customers. - Bids, Proposals & Customer Engagement - Support and lead technical aspects of bids and proposals. Present concepts to internal stakeholders and external customers. Collaborate with commercial, legal, finance, procurement and other technical teams. - Systems Engineering Leadership - Apply systems engineering principles across early lifecycle phases.
Ensure concepts are technically credible, cost-effective, and deliverable.
Perform mission analysis with Modelling & Simulation tools ## About you? - Experience of technical studies - Strong Systems Engineering background from Space, Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, or similar - Experience of interpreting engineering trade-offs and system budgets - Curious and forward-thinking with strong interest in future space capabilities - Comfortable working in ambiguity and early-stage concepts, including a varied pace of work - some periods can be quiet, others can be intense. ## How we can support you Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc.
Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. ## Company AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited ## Employment Type Permanent ------- ## Experience Level Professional ## Job Family Chief Engineering & Architecture <JF-EN-EA> By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.
As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
From Airbus Defence and Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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