Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors

Navigation Sensors Engineer - Defence & Aerospace

Want to join a growing, high-performing team with a strong spirit of innovation and collaboration?
Do you have a passion for navigation sensor technology and want to contribute to the development of some of the most advanced defence systems in the world?
If so, read on!

Salary: Up to £58,000, depending on experience

Working Pattern: Hybrid - typically 3 days on-site per week due to project requirements

Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK National with British citizenship.

What's in it for you:

• Annual bonus: Up to £2,500 (subject to company performance)

• Pension: Up to 14% combined employer/employee contributions

• Overtime: Paid overtime available

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days per year

• Flexible working options welcomed

• Enhanced parental leave: Maternity, adoption, paternity, and fertility support benefits

• On-site facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The Opportunity:

Navigation sensors are key to next-generation defence systems, and this team works on high-profile, fast-paced programmes with international collaboration. You'll work on the specification, evaluation, and research of technologies such as:

• GNSS receivers and multi-constellation systems

• Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)

• Anti-jam units and Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPAs)

You'll also:

• Monitor supplier developments and tech roadmaps

• Support trials and performance assessments

• Contribute to international research and development programmes

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow technical depth in navigation sensors, work on cutting-edge solutions, and support multi-national innovation initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree-qualified engineer or physicist (electronics, physics or similar)

• Experience in defence, aerospace, or a related sector

• Strong knowledge of navigation, avionics, or RF engineering

• Desirable: Project delivery or commercial exposure

• Useful: Modelling skills in MATLAB and/or Simulink

Additional Knowledge (Desirable):

• GNSS systems, multi-constellation functionality, and integration

• Receivers, anti-jam technologies, and CRPAs

• GNSS system chain performance challenges

• Jamming/spoofing detection and mitigation

• Inertial sensor performance and specification