Description
We’re hiring Systems Engineers and Systems Integrators at all levels to join our mission-focused engineering team in Bristol, UK. These roles suit people who enjoy hands‑on engineering, rapid integration, and delivering robust systems into demanding environments. We operate a hybrid model, typically around three days a week in the office, and welcome applicants within a commutable distance of Bristol.
Department: Engineering
Location: Bristol, UK
Compensation: £35,000 – £95,000 per year
About the Roles
Junior Systems Engineers and Systems Integrators
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (dependent on experience)
If you’ve got a couple of years of experience and are keen for change, this could be your next step. At Rowden, junior engineers don’t just sit on the sidelines. You’ll work directly on system components, build prototypes, and support integration activities. Expect a mix of design, testing, and hands‑on engineering across areas such as sensor integration, tactical networks, and uncrewed systems. You’ll learn quickly and contribute to operational deployments early in your time with us. If you want to learn by doing and make your mark on projects that matter, we’d love to have you on the team.
Mid‑Level Systems Engineers and Systems Integrators
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)
At Rowden, you’ll take ownership of key system elements, lead integration tasks, and support architecture development. You’ll work across disciplines, solve technical issues, and guide junior colleagues. Your role spans design, analysis, integration, and delivery of systems into service, bridging the gap between innovative ideas and robust, real‑world solutions.
Senior Systems Engineers and Systems Integrators
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)
If you’re an experienced systems engineer or integrator ready to lead and inspire, Rowden offers you the chance to shape the direction of our most complex projects. As a senior, you’ll architect end‑to‑end solutions, oversee technical delivery, and provide strategic guidance across multiple programs. You’ll mentor and develop the next generation of engineers while fostering collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Your expertise will drive innovation, help navigate ambiguity, and ensure delivery of high‑assurance systems that meet demanding requirements.
Principal Systems Engineers and Integrators
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 (dependent on experience)
Principals lead the design and delivery of key system elements, drive integration plans, and become the technical go‑to for the area they own. You’ll work closely with users and partners to de‑risk delivery, resolve system issues, and ensure your part of the programme is technically robust. You’ll bring depth in a core area along with solid breadth across the systems engineering V‑cycle. You’ll mentor engineers, improve ways of working, and raise the technical bar across your projects.
Senior Principal Systems Engineers and Integrators
Salary: £85,000+ (dependent on experience)
As a Senior Principal, you could be the technical lead for our largest and most ambitious programs, orchestrating solutions across both technical and programmatic boundaries. You’ll lead the technical strategy for major programmes, support pre‑sales and solution development, and oversee delivery across multiple technical areas. You’ll work with partners and end users, de‑risk complex integration challenges, and champion engineering quality and continuous improvement.
Key Skills & Experience
* Translating user needs and CONOPS into system requirements
* Applying systems engineering lifecycles in varied contexts
* Designing, building, and deploying systems into operational settings
* Assessing trade‑offs and explaining decisions clearly
* Reviewing technical work and identifying key risks
* Ensuring solutions meet safety, security, and environmental standards
* Communicating complex ideas in plain language
* Staying adaptable, curious, and hands‑on
Highly Desirable Skills and Experience
* Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject.
* Knowledge of Government engineering and procurement.
* Knowledge of Agile development lifecycles and model‑based systems engineering approaches.
* Knowledge of one or more of:
o SysML, Enterprise Architect
o Tactical networked C4ISR systems
o Autonomous platforms
o Cloud technologies
o Machine learning
o Safety and security assurance
What’s In it for You?
You’ll work with capable colleagues on practical engineering problems that matter. Our culture values clarity, pace, and purposeful decision‑making. We focus on user needs, rely on open communication, and support each other during intense delivery phases. At Rowden, you’ll gain access to strong mentorship, rapid learning opportunities, and meaningful responsibility. We care about balance as well as performance – purpose and wellbeing go together. Making a real difference often means embracing periods of heightened activity where collective effort and focus are crucial to delivering game‑changing capability to those who need it most. We are proud of the impact we make, yet remain committed to ensuring our culture never becomes solely about work. We value purpose and balance: our drive to succeed is matched by our respect for each other’s wellbeing, personal priorities, and the importance of enjoying the journey together.
Our Mission
We’re building the UK's next generation engineering powerhouse, providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience. At Rowden, we design and integrate advanced systems and products that sense, connect, and protect data in challenging environments where quick decisions are vital. Our solutions use intelligent automation to enhance speed and efficiency and are built to be reliable and straightforward for critical operations in remote or high‑pressure settings. Headquartered in Bristol, we combine modern engineering methods with cutting‑edge commercial technology to create adaptable, mission‑critical systems, focusing on solving tough challenges that others overlook.
Working at Rowden
We are committed to building a flexible, inclusive, and enabling company. Our aim is to create a diverse team of talented people with unique skills, experience, and backgrounds, so please apply and come as you are! We recognise the importance of flexible working and support this wherever we can. We typically operate a flexible, hybrid‑working model, with an average three days in the office each week (dependent on the role). We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility, part‑time working requirements, and workplace adjustments with all our applicants. Rowden is a Disability Confident, Committed company, and we actively encourage people with disabilities and health conditions to apply. Please let us know your requirements early on so that we can make sure you have everything you need up front to help make the recruitment process and experience as easy as possible. Finally, if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience, we’d still love to hear from you.
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