Synoptix

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Synoptix
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Project Manager The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and bids across a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive results through structured project governance and change management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and accountability in all interactions whilst maintaining clear and timely communication across teams and stakeholders. Key Skills: We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply: Project & Bid Management: Lead the planning and execution of multiple projects, new and follow-on as well as competitive bids simultaneously. Collaborate with business development to shape bid strategies and ensure alignment with delivery capabilities. Develop bid timelines, resource plans, and risk registers to support successful submissions. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring expectations are managed and met. Facilitate regular updates and stakeholder reviews. Change & Risk Management: Lead change control processes, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule impacts are assessed and communicated. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively. Conflict Resolution: Navigate and resolve conflicts across teams, stakeholders, and suppliers with diplomacy and fairness. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving. Governance & Reporting: Maintain project documentation, and financial progress reports. Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and customer requirements. Qualifications: APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred. AGILE and/or SCRUM experience is advantageous but not essential. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and bids concurrently. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) is preferred. Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Synoptix Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Principal Systems Engineer - PYRAMID The role As a Principal Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will be helping guide the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. The initial project is a military aviation program focused on driving industry adoption and compliance with a modular open systems reference architecture for defence avionics and mission systems. This involves talking to the external stakeholders at a high level within the customer organization and feeding back to the business within engineering management meetings etc. Internally to Synoptix you are seen as a technical authority and mentor to the early career engineers within Synoptix and have the ability to shape their future by passing on knowledge and experience as well as guiding them on customer project delivery. Day to day tasking can include: Delivering technical consultant expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle Development of proposals and statements of work Engaging with customer representative to identify opportunities, and seeing them through to delivery Attending Synoptix internal management strategy meetings Guiding junior engineers in project delivery, where needed Essential Skills: Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis Systems Integration Verification and Validation Successful delivery of SE documentation Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, Simulink) Desirable Skills: PYRAMID / Modular Open Systems Architecture Experience in developing avionics and mission systems A technical understating of modular open standards principles Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Synoptix
May 26, 2026
Full time
Commercial Officer The Role: As a Commercial Officer, you will be responsible for the initial review of commercial documents. You will oversee end-to-end contract management, alongside the daily management of Synoptix IP tracking and protection. In this role, you will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders and participate in both internal and external meetings as required. This is a part-time role of 20-25 hours per week, with occasional office attendance when needed. Day to day tasking can include: Supporting the day-to-day management, including (but not limited to) developing and maintaining an effective filing and database system for recording commercial documents, including: NDAs Customer frameworks/agreements Supplier frameworks/agreements Customer rate cards Collaboration agreements License agreements Export control documentation Security aspects letters Synoptix standard T&Cs Governance and compliance. Both with internal policy and legal frameworks Identifying commercial risks to the company Key Experience: We are interested in any of the following experience, but it s not essential for you to apply: Experience in a contract or commercial role Exposure to the defence industry and its contractual documents Proactive with the ability to work on own initiative Degree or equivalent in Business, Law or Commercial Hold a relevant professional accreditation or working towards certification Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays for full-time employees, pro rata based on contracted weekly hours Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (AXA) About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Synoptix
May 21, 2026
Full time
Principal Systems Engineer The Role: As a Principal Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will be helping guide the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. As an agile business in the true sense the principal engineer will be given the relative freedom to take ownership at the strategic level of the project. This involves talking to the external stakeholders at a high level within the customer organisation and feeding back to the business within engineering management meetings etc. Internally to Synoptix you are seen as a technical authority and mentor to the early career engineers within Synoptix and have the ability to shape their future by passing on knowledge and experience as well as guiding them on customer project delivery. Day to day tasking can include: Delivering technical consultant expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface Supporting trials at customer locations alongside Synoptix colleagues Working with multidisciplinary teams across the programmes Development of proposals and statements of work Engaging with customer representatives to identify opportunities, and seeing them through to delivery Attending Synoptix internal management strategy meetings Guiding junior engineers in project delivery, where needed There is also the ability to be part of social activities and helping in other areas of the business if interested which makes the role adaptable and you can influence and tailor the direction Synoptix and your career goes. Key Skills Required: We are interested in any experience of the following skills but they are NOT essential for you to apply: Requirements analysis and management Integration testing Verification & Validation Planning and execution of trials Appropriate trials review processes (Trials performance / Trials readiness) Knowledge of systems engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, MATLAB, Simulink) Benefits: Annual Company Bonus 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility Flexible working arrangements Bike to work scheme Electric car scheme Private health care Job well done scheme Employee Assistance Scheme Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept UK National candidates who will need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Synoptix Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer The Role: As a Senior Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will support the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. In this role, you will engage with external stakeholders at a high level within customer organisations whilst feeding back to the business within engineering management meetings etc. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills and capabilities in line with personal and business objectives. Day to day tasking can include: Delivering technical expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle Working with multidisciplinary teams Development of proposals and statements of work Engaging with customer representatives to identify opportunities and seeing them through to delivery Guiding junior engineers in project delivery, where needed Key Skills Required: We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply: Concepting Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Integration Verification and Validation Development of SE documentation such as SEMP, ICD, ITEAP Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, Simulink) Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Synoptix Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire
May 19, 2026
Full time
Systems Engineer The Role: As a Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a number of our projects helping to deliver solutions to our customers. In this role, you will be able to support technical systems engineering work, enhance your project management skillset and be involved in team leadership of junior engineers if this interests you. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills and capabilities in line with personal and business objectives. Day to day tasking can include: Delivering technical expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle Working with multidisciplinary teams Contributing to the development of proposals and statements of work Engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders Key Skills Required: We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply: Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Integration Verification and Validation Understanding of various types of SE documentation Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, Simulink) Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Synoptix Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Project Manager The Role: Synoptix are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and bids across a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive results through structured project governance and change management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and accountability in all interactions whilst maintaining clear and timely communication across teams and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Project & Bid Management: Lead the planning and execution of multiple projects, new and follow-on as well as competitive bids simultaneously. Collaborate with business development to shape bid strategies and ensure alignment with delivery capabilities. Develop bid timelines, resource plans, and risk registers to support successful submissions. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring expectations are managed and met. Facilitate regular updates and stakeholder reviews. Change & Risk Management: Lead change control processes, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule impacts are assessed and communicated. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively. Conflict Resolution: Navigate and resolve conflicts across teams, stakeholders, and suppliers with diplomacy and fairness. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving. Governance & Reporting: Maintain project documentation, and financial progress reports. Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and customer requirements. Qualifications: 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in a bidding or multi-project environment. APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred. AGILE and/or SCRUM experience is advantageous but not essential. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and bids concurrently. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) is preferred. Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Synoptix Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Project Manager The Role: Synoptix are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and bids across a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive results through structured project governance and change management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and accountability in all interactions whilst maintaining clear and timely communication across teams and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Project & Bid Management: Lead the planning and execution of multiple projects, new and follow-on as well as competitive bids simultaneously. Collaborate with business development to shape bid strategies and ensure alignment with delivery capabilities. Develop bid timelines, resource plans, and risk registers to support successful submissions. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring expectations are managed and met. Facilitate regular updates and stakeholder reviews. Change & Risk Management: Lead change control processes, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule impacts are assessed and communicated. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively. Conflict Resolution: Navigate and resolve conflicts across teams, stakeholders, and suppliers with diplomacy and fairness. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving. Governance & Reporting: Maintain project documentation, and financial progress reports. Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and customer requirements. Qualifications: 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in a bidding or multi-project environment. APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred. AGILE and/or SCRUM experience is advantageous but not essential. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and bids concurrently. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) is preferred. Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Synoptix Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Systems Engineer The Role: As a Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a number of our projects helping to deliver solutions to our customers. In this role, you will be able to support technical systems engineering work, enhance your project management skillset and be involved in team leadership of junior engineers if this interests you. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills and capabilities in line with personal and business objectives. Day to day tasking can include: Delivering technical expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle Working with multidisciplinary teams Contributing to the development of proposals and statements of work Engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders Key Skills Required: We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply: Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Integration Verification and Validation Understanding of various types of SE documentation Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, Simulink) Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.