Junior Systems Engineer

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Junior Systems Engineer

Location: Remote (occasional travel required)
Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent

A rapidly growing technology company operating at the forefront of safety‑critical AI and autonomous system development is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative assurance technologies designed for next‑generation autonomous and aerospace applications.

The Role

As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will support senior engineers across system architecture, requirements development, safety analysis and integration activities. You'll work with specialists across software, hardware and safety engineering, contributing to high‑integrity systems used in advanced autonomous platforms, including UAS.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing system architectures for safety‑critical assurance solutions
Support integration of hardware and software components across multidisciplinary teams
Contribute to system‑level analysis, trade‑offs and risk assessments
Help define and maintain system requirements, specifications and interfaces
Support system implementation, integration, verification and validation
Participate in engineering reviews and lifecycle processes
Assist in improving systems engineering methods, tools and processes

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
Understanding of systems engineering methods (e.g., MBSE, SysML, DoDAF)
Awareness of embedded or real‑time system design
Interest or early experience in safety‑critical standards (DO‑178C, DO‑254, ARP4754A, ARP4761)
Strong analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively within technical teams

Desirable

Academic or industry experience in UAS, robotics or autonomy
Familiarity with aviation regulations (FAA, EASA, ICAO)
Exposure to AI/ML elements within engineered systems
Experience within startups, research groups or high‑growth tech environments

What's on Offer

Salary up to £55,000 (DOE)
Excellent benefits package
Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI, robotics and autonomy safety technologies
High‑impact role with exceptional learning and development potential
Room to progress as the organisation scales

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

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