(Senior) Systems Engineer SATCOM (m/f/d) Location: Bremen Full-time Permanent With more than 40 years of experience in the development of high?tech solutions for space missions and other cutting?edge applications, my client is a leading force in the European space industry. Headquartered in Bremen the company's portfolio spans satellite systems for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science, and reconnaissance. It also covers mission design and implementation for space exploration, as well as equipment development for human spaceflight. We are looking for a passionate and experienced (Senior) Systems Engineer SATCOM (m/f/d) to join our team and contribute to pioneering SATCOM ground systems and technologies. Your Responsibilities Lead cross system development activities for SATCOM related projects and products Define system wide work packages across all relevant engineering disciplines Develop system architectures and designs derived from customer and project requirements Collaborate closely with all project disciplines Provide technical leadership to systems engineering teams (depending on project) Create or contribute to system design, interface, and requirements documentation Define and support development of system tests for proposals and active projects Independently plan tasks considering technical and economic constraints and report progress Support project management with planning and project progress reporting Contribute to defining, improving, and maintaining engineering processes, tools, and methods Support the technological advancement of the SATCOM program Your Qualifications Degree in engineering or a comparable technical discipline Experience in deriving and describing system architectures Experience with satellite ground segment development is an advantage Excellent written and spoken German and English Structured, analytical, and independent way of working paired with strong teamwork skills High sense of responsibility and self?motivation Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate others Proactive, decisive, and solution?oriented mindset Willingness to travel What We Offer Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbaticals, 30 vacation days & special leave Hybrid Work: Mobile working & opportunities for work abroad Onboarding: Structured onboarding with buddy support Development: Comprehensive training, individual development plans & annual reviews Space Projects: Work on exciting missions and advanced technologies Additional Benefits: 13th?month salary, accident insurance & pension scheme Catering: High?quality company restaurant & generous meal subsidy Health & Fitness: Health management, E?GYM Wellpass & sports groups Family Support: Kindergarten subsidy/places, holiday childcare, paid children's sick days Mobility: Subsidized public transport pass, company bike scheme & parking spaces Community & Events: Christmas party, satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night Innovation Culture: Employee idea program & opportunities for independent R&D Ready to shape the future of satellite communications? If you're excited about building advanced SATCOM ground infrastructures and contributing to groundbreaking space projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in shaping the next generation of satellite missions!
23/03/2026
Full time
(Senior) Systems Engineer SATCOM (m/f/d) Location: Bremen Full-time Permanent With more than 40 years of experience in the development of high?tech solutions for space missions and other cutting?edge applications, my client is a leading force in the European space industry. Headquartered in Bremen the company's portfolio spans satellite systems for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science, and reconnaissance. It also covers mission design and implementation for space exploration, as well as equipment development for human spaceflight. We are looking for a passionate and experienced (Senior) Systems Engineer SATCOM (m/f/d) to join our team and contribute to pioneering SATCOM ground systems and technologies. Your Responsibilities Lead cross system development activities for SATCOM related projects and products Define system wide work packages across all relevant engineering disciplines Develop system architectures and designs derived from customer and project requirements Collaborate closely with all project disciplines Provide technical leadership to systems engineering teams (depending on project) Create or contribute to system design, interface, and requirements documentation Define and support development of system tests for proposals and active projects Independently plan tasks considering technical and economic constraints and report progress Support project management with planning and project progress reporting Contribute to defining, improving, and maintaining engineering processes, tools, and methods Support the technological advancement of the SATCOM program Your Qualifications Degree in engineering or a comparable technical discipline Experience in deriving and describing system architectures Experience with satellite ground segment development is an advantage Excellent written and spoken German and English Structured, analytical, and independent way of working paired with strong teamwork skills High sense of responsibility and self?motivation Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate others Proactive, decisive, and solution?oriented mindset Willingness to travel What We Offer Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbaticals, 30 vacation days & special leave Hybrid Work: Mobile working & opportunities for work abroad Onboarding: Structured onboarding with buddy support Development: Comprehensive training, individual development plans & annual reviews Space Projects: Work on exciting missions and advanced technologies Additional Benefits: 13th?month salary, accident insurance & pension scheme Catering: High?quality company restaurant & generous meal subsidy Health & Fitness: Health management, E?GYM Wellpass & sports groups Family Support: Kindergarten subsidy/places, holiday childcare, paid children's sick days Mobility: Subsidized public transport pass, company bike scheme & parking spaces Community & Events: Christmas party, satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night Innovation Culture: Employee idea program & opportunities for independent R&D Ready to shape the future of satellite communications? If you're excited about building advanced SATCOM ground infrastructures and contributing to groundbreaking space projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in shaping the next generation of satellite missions!
We are hiring Electrical Systems Designers to join an engineering and manufacturing company in Bristol, on both contract and permanent bases. Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and components for our products, adhering to EN(phone number removed), EN13849, UL, and CSA standards and experience in CE marking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with mechanical, software, and firmware components. Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using industry-standard CAD software. Manage the planning of engineering tasks and allocation of resources with the management team and other Lead Engineers. Ensure the delivery of engineering work to deadlines. Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering team members, helping to ensure their professional growth and development, including onboarding new staff. Ensure the output of the team is in a standard format, and complies with company quality, as well as other regulatory and compliance standards. Support other departments by answering queries and requests for information relating to your function. Work closely and support the other team members to ensure that a consistent engineering service is provided by the team. Lead and drive forward the continuous improvement of your engineering function and the team - maintain the "one team" culture at PT by helping other departments where possible. Chair meetings relating to your engineering function and attend cross-functional meetings with other department leads to communicate the progress of the team and set business priorities. Education / Qualifications: Relevant Engineering Degree. Chartered Engineer desired but not essential. Professional Skills/ Abilities: Design of precision electrical systems Broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials with an eye for new ways of applying emerging technologies. Technical excellence in an engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Software) and CAD software, (Solid Edge/AutoCAD preferred) Strong organisational and communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated solving and making decisions skills Professional engineering drawing/design best practice Ability to identify opportunities to improve systems and procedures and minimise or eliminate wastage. Knowledge of regulatory and standards compliance requirements
20/03/2026
Contractor
We are hiring Electrical Systems Designers to join an engineering and manufacturing company in Bristol, on both contract and permanent bases. Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and components for our products, adhering to EN(phone number removed), EN13849, UL, and CSA standards and experience in CE marking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with mechanical, software, and firmware components. Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using industry-standard CAD software. Manage the planning of engineering tasks and allocation of resources with the management team and other Lead Engineers. Ensure the delivery of engineering work to deadlines. Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering team members, helping to ensure their professional growth and development, including onboarding new staff. Ensure the output of the team is in a standard format, and complies with company quality, as well as other regulatory and compliance standards. Support other departments by answering queries and requests for information relating to your function. Work closely and support the other team members to ensure that a consistent engineering service is provided by the team. Lead and drive forward the continuous improvement of your engineering function and the team - maintain the "one team" culture at PT by helping other departments where possible. Chair meetings relating to your engineering function and attend cross-functional meetings with other department leads to communicate the progress of the team and set business priorities. Education / Qualifications: Relevant Engineering Degree. Chartered Engineer desired but not essential. Professional Skills/ Abilities: Design of precision electrical systems Broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials with an eye for new ways of applying emerging technologies. Technical excellence in an engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Software) and CAD software, (Solid Edge/AutoCAD preferred) Strong organisational and communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated solving and making decisions skills Professional engineering drawing/design best practice Ability to identify opportunities to improve systems and procedures and minimise or eliminate wastage. Knowledge of regulatory and standards compliance requirements
This is an excellent opportunity to join our clients Test Team as a Test Engineer, delivering fully tested, high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our most complex system configurations. A strong engineering background and high level of technical skill are essential for success in this role. Key Responsibilities Deliver fully functional, tested products in strict accordance with test procedures Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues Ensure all test procedures are followed accurately and that documentation is complete, correct, and signed off Consistently meet target times and support continuous improvement to reduce test time Drive improved product quality through effective data capture (FRACAS), accurate fault reporting, and detailed analysis Support the Test Team Leader in achieving on-time delivery against the manufacturing plan Contribute to the improvement of quality, Health & Safety, build/test cleanliness, and 5S standards within the department Support customer pre-acceptance visits Promote 5S principles within the test department Occasionally visit customer sites to support system installation and commissioning Time-served electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Part 3, or qualified to HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (electrical) Working Pattern You will work on a rotating shift pattern earlies,days and afternoons Benefits Our Client offers: Competitive starting salary Structured career development opportunities Good work-life balance Private healthcare Share incentive plan 25 days annual leave Half-days on Fridays
16/03/2026
Full time
This is an excellent opportunity to join our clients Test Team as a Test Engineer, delivering fully tested, high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our most complex system configurations. A strong engineering background and high level of technical skill are essential for success in this role. Key Responsibilities Deliver fully functional, tested products in strict accordance with test procedures Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues Ensure all test procedures are followed accurately and that documentation is complete, correct, and signed off Consistently meet target times and support continuous improvement to reduce test time Drive improved product quality through effective data capture (FRACAS), accurate fault reporting, and detailed analysis Support the Test Team Leader in achieving on-time delivery against the manufacturing plan Contribute to the improvement of quality, Health & Safety, build/test cleanliness, and 5S standards within the department Support customer pre-acceptance visits Promote 5S principles within the test department Occasionally visit customer sites to support system installation and commissioning Time-served electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Part 3, or qualified to HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (electrical) Working Pattern You will work on a rotating shift pattern earlies,days and afternoons Benefits Our Client offers: Competitive starting salary Structured career development opportunities Good work-life balance Private healthcare Share incentive plan 25 days annual leave Half-days on Fridays
We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical capabilities. You'll contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements and modelling to verification, validation, and acceptance. Key Responsibilities Apply systems engineering principles across large scale development programmes Develop and manage requirements using tools such as DOORS Support MBSE activities using tools such as Cameo Conduct modelling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink ) Lead and support Verification & Validation activities Produce Verification & Acceptance (V&A) statements Assess and implement change proposals Work with Comms and RF network architectures Apply relevant Def-Stan, MIL-STD, and industry best practice Understand system level behaviours, constraints, and limitations Required Skills & Experience Strong background in systems engineering within large, complex programmes Experience in Command & Control or similar domains is highly advantageous Proficiency in modelling, simulation, and MBSE tools Understanding of complex systems with significant software components Experience in V&V lifecycle activities Familiarity with defence standards and systems engineering best practice Ability to integrate, analyse, and problem solve at system level Ideal Candidate Profile You're a systems thinker with a passion for designing and integrating complex systems. You're comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams, navigating technical challenges, and contributing to high?integrity engineering outcomes. If you're a Systems Engineer ready to take on a technically rich, high impact contract role, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major UK defence programme. Ready to explore the next step in your career? Let's connect.
12/03/2026
Contractor
We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical capabilities. You'll contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements and modelling to verification, validation, and acceptance. Key Responsibilities Apply systems engineering principles across large scale development programmes Develop and manage requirements using tools such as DOORS Support MBSE activities using tools such as Cameo Conduct modelling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink ) Lead and support Verification & Validation activities Produce Verification & Acceptance (V&A) statements Assess and implement change proposals Work with Comms and RF network architectures Apply relevant Def-Stan, MIL-STD, and industry best practice Understand system level behaviours, constraints, and limitations Required Skills & Experience Strong background in systems engineering within large, complex programmes Experience in Command & Control or similar domains is highly advantageous Proficiency in modelling, simulation, and MBSE tools Understanding of complex systems with significant software components Experience in V&V lifecycle activities Familiarity with defence standards and systems engineering best practice Ability to integrate, analyse, and problem solve at system level Ideal Candidate Profile You're a systems thinker with a passion for designing and integrating complex systems. You're comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams, navigating technical challenges, and contributing to high?integrity engineering outcomes. If you're a Systems Engineer ready to take on a technically rich, high impact contract role, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major UK defence programme. Ready to explore the next step in your career? Let's connect.
Software Engineer - Robotics & Automation Location: Dorchester Job type: Permanent Salary: 40,000- 60,000 DOE Start date: Immediate About the Role Please note: we are not accepting applications from candidates outside of the UK. We are recruiting Software Engineers to join a growing team, working with a wide array of technologies and tools to solve engineering challenges in robotics and industrial automation. This role is diverse - from simple automated machines to complex, multi-robot systems integrating technologies such as cameras, lasers, waterjet cutters, and more. You'll develop software across multiple domains: Backend (C# .NET): data collection & processing, hardware/software integration, mathematical modelling. HMIs: using Blazor, WPF, HTML/CSS, or Siemens WinCC. PLC controls: IEC (phone number removed) languages, motion control, and fieldbus networks. Real-time C++ motion control for synchronising axes. Robotics programming: proprietary languages (KRL, TP, KAREL, G-Code). This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two projects are the same. If you're passionate about robotics, automation, and problem-solving, this could be the perfect fit. Some travel may be required to customer sites. Essential Skills & Experience 2+ years' industrial programming (C# preferable) Robotics/automation experience STEM degree with solid engineering knowledge 3D machine vision experience Passion for learning and problem-solving Strong technical communication (written & spoken) Able to work independently & willing to travel Desirable Skills & Experience C# (.NET, ASP.NET), HTML, CSS, JavaScript PLC programming (IEC(phone number removed) Embedded programming (C/C++) e.g. ARM Cortex M/ESP32/Arduino Full stack web applications Halcon 3D, OpenCV, Point Clouds Experience in engineering environments What's on Offer Competitive salary ( 40k- 60k DOE) Genuine opportunities to learn & develop Flexible working environment 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension & occupational sick pay Cycle-to-work scheme & holiday buy/sell Supportive work environment Generous overnight allowance when travelling To apply, please submit your CV. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and base all decisions on merit, role requirements, and business needs.
03/10/2025
Full time
Software Engineer - Robotics & Automation Location: Dorchester Job type: Permanent Salary: 40,000- 60,000 DOE Start date: Immediate About the Role Please note: we are not accepting applications from candidates outside of the UK. We are recruiting Software Engineers to join a growing team, working with a wide array of technologies and tools to solve engineering challenges in robotics and industrial automation. This role is diverse - from simple automated machines to complex, multi-robot systems integrating technologies such as cameras, lasers, waterjet cutters, and more. You'll develop software across multiple domains: Backend (C# .NET): data collection & processing, hardware/software integration, mathematical modelling. HMIs: using Blazor, WPF, HTML/CSS, or Siemens WinCC. PLC controls: IEC (phone number removed) languages, motion control, and fieldbus networks. Real-time C++ motion control for synchronising axes. Robotics programming: proprietary languages (KRL, TP, KAREL, G-Code). This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two projects are the same. If you're passionate about robotics, automation, and problem-solving, this could be the perfect fit. Some travel may be required to customer sites. Essential Skills & Experience 2+ years' industrial programming (C# preferable) Robotics/automation experience STEM degree with solid engineering knowledge 3D machine vision experience Passion for learning and problem-solving Strong technical communication (written & spoken) Able to work independently & willing to travel Desirable Skills & Experience C# (.NET, ASP.NET), HTML, CSS, JavaScript PLC programming (IEC(phone number removed) Embedded programming (C/C++) e.g. ARM Cortex M/ESP32/Arduino Full stack web applications Halcon 3D, OpenCV, Point Clouds Experience in engineering environments What's on Offer Competitive salary ( 40k- 60k DOE) Genuine opportunities to learn & develop Flexible working environment 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension & occupational sick pay Cycle-to-work scheme & holiday buy/sell Supportive work environment Generous overnight allowance when travelling To apply, please submit your CV. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and base all decisions on merit, role requirements, and business needs.