Junior Systems Engineer

  • DCS Recruitment Limited
  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • 17/04/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Software Engineer

Job Description

Junior Systems Engineer

Stafford
Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Permanent

We are recruiting for a Junior Systems Engineer to support the design and delivery of control system software across a range of engineering projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, supporting PLC, SCADA and HMI system design while ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and to required quality standards. You will also support compliance with quality, health & safety and environmental procedures, while contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete allocated software engineering activities across projects
  • Support PLC, SCADA and HMI system design and development
  • Work within multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Support technical documentation, reporting and tender activities
  • Liaise with internal teams, clients and contractors
  • Ensure compliance with engineering, quality and safety standards
  • Contribute to process improvement and best practice
  • Support business development and estimating activities
  • Interpret client requirements to deliver appropriate solutions

About You:

  • Degree qualified (minimum 2:1) in a relevant engineering discipline
  • At least 1 year of software development experience in a project environment
  • Experience with PLC, SCADA or HMI systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities
  • Able to organise workload and meet deadlines
  • Proactive with a willingness to learn

Requirements:

  • Eligible for UK security clearance
  • UK National
  • Must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years
  • Able to pass DBS and BPSS checks
  • Willing to work in a regulated environment (nuclear/defence)

What's on Offer:

  • Salary of 30,000
  • Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
  • Working hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-12:30pm
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Supportive working environment
  • Private medical insurance after qualifying period
  • Pension scheme

Apply:
Please apply with your CV or contact (url removed) for more information.

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