Location: Bristol (Abbey Wood) – Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Contract until 31/03/2026 initially (good potential for extension)
Security Clearance: SC cleared required. DV preferred.
Deadline: 12:00 on 12/12/2025
The Role
We are recruiting for an Electronic Systems & Sensors Engineer (Professional II) to join the Space Delivery Team. This team is tasked with delivering a range of high-profile space-related projects for both UK Space Command and the Cyber & Space Operating Centre (CSOC).
The candidate appointed to this role will support the PNT programme. The Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Programme reports into a PI Programme Manager and the engineers within are the responsibility of the PI Engineering Manager, who both act as relevant task managers for the programme. They report into an SP Team Leader.
Responsible for delivering a number of PNT projects for CSOC the programme also provides PNT Subject Matter expertise and Advice and Guidance across defence on PNT best practice and supports a number of Op Scorpius activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Requirements Management: Own the generation of ESS (Electronic Systems & Sensors) requirements, defining technical deliverables and updating documentation for systems, considering in-service support.
* Design Authority: Manage the design of systems, components, or processes to meet customer requirements.
* Risk Management: Identify and analyse technical hazards and contribute to risk reduction measures, ensuring they are adequately documented.
* Verification & Validation: Manage the system's ESS test, verification, validation, and evaluation processes.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Qualifications: A Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) qualification at RQF Level 4 or higher.
* Technical Delivery: Wide-ranging depth and breadth of experience in providing technical advice and delivering successful Electronic or Mechatronic outcomes.
* Professional Registration: Professionally registered (or eligible) as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Registered Scientist (RSci), or similar (e.g., CPhys, RMarTech) .
Desirable:
* Space Domain: Experience providing technical advice relating to space technologies.
* Environment: Experience working in a fast-paced delivery environment.
The Offer
* Rate: Up to £550/day (Inside IR35).
* Travel: This role requires attendance in Bristol 2-3 days per week. Please note: Some travel off-site (to Contractor and Space Command sites) will be required.
* Contract: Initial engagement until 31st March 2026.