Systems Engineer

  • Copello
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • 15/01/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Copello have partnered with an established Defence Engineering business in the recruitment of a Systems Engineer.

This role focuses on supporting the design and delivery of advanced systems in areas such as resilient navigation, RF communications and sensor-based technologies used in challenging operational environments.

What you ll be doing:

  • Supporting system design across the full lifecycle, from early R&D through to deployment and support

  • Contributing to system architecture, trade-off studies and technical decision-making

  • Working with end users and stakeholders to help shape and deliver effective solutions

  • Supporting technical assurance activities, risk management and ensuring delivery to quality, cost and schedule

  • Assisting with integration, test, trials and system validation activities

What we re looking for:

  • A degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline

  • A foundation in systems engineering with experience working on technically complex projects

  • Knowledge of sensor and/or communication systems

  • Ability to operate effectively in technically demanding and collaborative environments

Nice to have:

  • Experience with navigation, positioning or timing systems (including resilient or alternative approaches)

  • Exposure to RF, EW, DSP, FPGA, SDR or antenna-based systems

  • Familiarity with structured development processes (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, Spiral)

  • Experience supporting risk, issue and configuration management


Please note candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance for this position.


If you are interested, please get in touch with Ella