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Expleo are looking for Systems Engineer to join our customers team who will be responsible for Integration and Verification activities for an Electronic Warfare capability. This role requires a broad knowledge and experience of ITEA (especially airworthiness and Certification aspects) within the engineering lifecycle of Airborne Communication and Mission Systems click apply for full job details

Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer - Summer Placement 2026 As a Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer, you will support vital work ensuring that MBDA missiles are able to navigate effectively in the harshest and most challenging electronic warfare environments. Salary: £23,495 pro-rated Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification and need for access to site test facilities Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 10 week placement: starting June 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave: 5 days Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity MBDA Missiles cannot complete their missions without critical Navigation Sensors on board, withstanding enemy interference and providing robust navigation data to guide the missile to the target. Your work will directly influence the design of real missiles, with frequent exposure to high-profile, fast-paced projects. The Navigation Sensors Group are responsible for the design of the missile navigation subsystems, including identifying and testing equipment from specialist manufacturers - this includes GPS receivers, anti-jam equipment, and Inertial Measurement Units. You can choose to be based at either our Stevenage or Bristol site. Over the course of your 10-week placement you'll get involved in: Supporting tests and trials to evaluate and assess navigation equipment performance Research and design activities to develop the next generation of navigation equipment Monitoring supplier and technology developments and identifying future technologies Collaborating with suppliers and researchers for the development and maturation of new and emerging technology Investigating engineering problems and conducting rapid technical analyses In this role, you'll work in a varied and dynamic environment, including as part of an international team with our colleagues in MBDA France and the wider MBDA Group. You'll work alongside other departments to increase your knowledge on the complexities of a missile, including datalinks, seekers and sensors, and work closely with Integration and System Validation teams. The work is technically challenging, innovative and rewarding. You'll be working alongside experienced engineers who will encourage and help you develop the skills required to be an effective Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer. What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in a Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering discipline. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 As a Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer, you will support vital work ensuring that MBDA missiles are able to navigate effectively in the harshest and most challenging electronic warfare environments Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification and need for access to site test facilities Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The Opportunity MBDA Missiles cannot complete their missions without critical Navigation Sensors on board, withstanding enemy interference and providing robust navigation data to guide the missile to the target. Your work will directly influence the design of real missiles, with frequent exposure to high-profile, fast-paced projects. The Navigation Sensors Group are responsible for the design of the missile navigation subsystems, including identifying and testing equipment from specialist manufacturers - this includes GPS receivers, anti-jam equipment, and Inertial Measurement Units. You can choose to be based at either our Stevenage or Bristol site. Over the course of your placement you'll get involved in: Supporting tests and trials to evaluate and assess navigation equipment performance Research and design activities to develop the next generation of navigation equipment Monitoring supplier and technology developments and identifying future technologies Collaborating with suppliers and researchers for the development and maturation of new and emerging technology Investigating engineering problems and conducting rapid technical analyses In this role, you'll work in a varied and dynamic environment, including as part of an international team with our colleagues in MBDA France and the wider MBDA Group. You'll work alongside other departments to increase your knowledge on the complexities of a missile, including datalinks, seekers and sensors, and work closely with Integration and System Validation teams. The work is technically challenging, innovative and rewarding. You'll be working alongside experienced engineers who will encourage and help you develop the skills required to be an effective Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer. What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in a Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering discipline. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 As a Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer, you will support vital work ensuring that MBDA missiles are able to navigate effectively in the harshest and most challenging electronic warfare environments Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification and need for access to site test click apply for full job details

Stevenage At MBDA, we are growing our RF Electronic Warfare capabilities with a number of exciting opportunities! You will be joining a growing and rapidly evolving area within MBDA with the opportunity to be work on new and innovative products! Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: On average 3 days per week onsite due to workload classification Security Clearance. . click apply for full job details

Expleo are looking for Systems Engineer to join our customers team who will be responsible for Integration and Verification activities for an Electronic Warfare capability. This role requires a broad knowledge and experience of ITEA (especially airworthiness and Certification aspects) within the engineering lifecycle of Airborne Communication and Mission Systems. Lead physical and functional integration and verification activities of Comms and Radar systems Write functional test procedures at sub-system/system level Execute testing as per the test procedures and create thorough test reports. May need to liaise with external organisations such as test facilities, suppliers etc. Manage test results; successes and failure management and evidence outputs to progress to required outcomes Operate lab RF lab test equipment for (signal generators, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, noise sources etc.) to stimulate and analyse systems Compile Verification Compliance Matrix, DDPs. Participate in any other verification/qualification activities Support meetings with customers/suppliers including preparation of documentation and presentations. Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Report progress and escalate technical issues as required Delivery of your work to time, cost and quality Engineering degree/relevant experience in Electronics/RF Comms/Software At least 5 plus years of Systems Engineering Experience with recent experience of working in a lead role. Experience of verification/design of RF systems or other complex electronic systems/networking systems will be considered as added advantage. A proven track record in leading ITEA activity in complex/airborne/aerospace projects. Experience/Awareness of aerospace specifications such as ARP4754, RTCA DO-160G and MIL-STD-810 is desirable. Aptitude/experience of working on Comms & Radar systems. Experience of systems engineering toolsets (Polarion) is desirable.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the development of next-generation Electronic Warfare and Radar systems. This senior role offers the chance to shape the architectural vision of complex defence technologies, guiding projects from early requirements through to system delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop system requirements, models, and architectures. Define and maintain a clear architectural vision and capability roadmap for short-, medium-, and long-term product development. Support the evolution of systems architecting methodologies and best practices, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Apply system-of-systems and product development approaches to ensure alignment and efficiency across projects. Provide expert consultation and systems engineering guidance, supporting design reviews and key technical decisions. Engage with customers and stakeholders to elicit system needs, constraints, and performance requirements. Conduct trade studies and produce candidate solution architectures, deriving and apportioning requirements at all levels. Collaborate with project management to estimate costs and assess alternative solutions. Mentor and coach engineers in systems architecture and core systems engineering skills. Skills & Experience Strong background in requirements management, definition, and apportionment (including use of tools such as DOORS). Knowledge of Atlassian tools, Cameo Systems Modeller, or MATLAB. Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW), RF systems, or Radar system design and operation. Proven ability to work across engineering disciplines and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including specification, verification, and validation. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and mentoring abilities. Must be eligible for UK security clearance. This is a rare opportunity to influence the architecture and delivery of cutting-edge defence technologies while leading a talented team in a fast-moving, mission-critical environment. RW

Lead Systems Engineer £65,000 + Benefits + Hybrid (2 days required onsite a week) Plymouth Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Systems Engineer to join a major defence engineering programme developing next-generation Electronic Warfare and Radar systems click apply for full job details

C# development for cutting-edge hardware products This pioneering company develops sophisticated RF sensor systems used to protect sensitive locations such as airports from malicious transmissions and drone flights. These systems provide comprehensive RF analysis including the ability to identify where signals originate. Their systems are also used by military and security customers for use in electronic warfare and intelligence. This powerful hardware is controlled by a full software stack from embedded code through to intuitive GUIs. In this role you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle for Windows and Linux applications which facilitate communication of data from remote hardware units to PC based analysis software. This includes developing high-speed data processing algorithms and robust and well tested APIs. Requirements: Strong C# development skills coupled with strong object-oriented programming knowledge Commercial experience working across the full software development lifecycle from requirement analysis to documentation and training Practical knowledge of developing RESTful APIs for client-server architecture Good degree in Computer Science or Electronics Financially secure and continuing to grow, this company is a great place to further your career and continue learning as a software engineer. Located on the outskirts of Cambridge in newly built and well-appointed offices, on offer is a competitive salary and pension scheme with other benefits such as private medical insurance, a performance related bonus scheme and hybrid working. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27359 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here The Role: Sensor Systems UK is looking for a System Safety Engineer who will be able to affect the safety of the products at Saab, covering their whole life cycle. It is imperative that Saab's products are safe to use and do not cause harm to people, property or the environment. The safety level of Saab's systems and products must meet applicable laws, regulations, international standards and best practices. You will analyse and document identified hazards in order to eliminate the hazard or reduce associated risk for a product. This is performed in close cooperation with different engineering areas including system design, software, mechanics and electrical, all based at our Fareham campus, but supporting activity which is spread across the UK and overseas. Key Responsibilities : Identification & managements of risks including the development of risk mitigation strategies, & the identification & analysis of hazards. Definition of Safety Requirements based on current regulations, analysis & the traceability & verifiability throughout the systems lifecycle. Safety system & architectural design to meet safety requirements & safety goals. The development of Safety Validation & Verification plans & procedures. The preparation of Safety Certification & leading Compliance with regulations. The development, implementation & maintenance of Safety Monitoring & Maintenance processes. Lead for Incident Investigation & provision of Root Cause Analysis to develop corrective actions. Provision of safety systems training & awareness programmes for key stakeholders. Act as the lead SME on Safety Working Groups for UK MoD contracts Your Profile: As a person you are self-motivated and used to efficiently collaborate with team members, as well as other stakeholders. You will have the ability to understand and analyse complex issues and problems. You are structured and like to take responsibility, and be an excellent communicator. Key Skills and Experience: Specific knowledge & experience of implementing Civilian & Military Safety Standards (Def Stan 00-55 & 00-56, & ISO 45001:2018), & compliance with regulatory standards (including JSP 815 Defence Safety Management System & JSP 376 Defence Acquisition Safety Policy). Experience of conducting Systems Safety activities with radar, communications or electronic warfare systems. Experience of using risk assessments techniques such as Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), & Hazard & Operability Studies (HAZOP). Experience of safety requirements based on regulatory standards & industry best practices. Experience of conducting safety testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, simulation, & field testing. Experience of the development & implementation of safety monitoring systems to detect & respond to safety-critical events. Bachelor or higher degree, ideally in an Engineering-linked topic. Appreciate working independently & as part of a multi-national team. Knowledge in safety standards & regulations. Knowledge of safety engineering principles in hazardous materials, & machine & electrical safety. Ideally you will hold a relevant safety certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here The Role: Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Inspection & Test Technician to support our radar and sensors activities at our Fareham office. Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab's portfolio - a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As an Inspection & Test Technician you will work in the Production department as part of the Test & Inspection team. Duties will be (but not limited to) inspecting produced items and units and testing units and the G1X Radar. Whilst the role is based in Fareham there may be opportunities for trips to Sweden for training and knowledge transfer. Key responsibilities include: Support Inspection & Test Team Leader by being proactive to achieve production goals Ensure any soldering and electrical looming is carried out to a high standard in line with company standards and procedures. Test functionality of produced units and sub-assemblies Help and support others with training when possible, by passing on knowledge and skills Understand and interpret electrical drawings. Follow documented processes and record results Carry out any other duties as detailed by the team leader or Production Supervisor. Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines Test radar systems, including conducting thorough inspections and performance evaluations to ensure they meet required specifications Troubleshoot radar systems by identifying and resolving technical issues, performing diagnostic tests, and implementing corrective actions Liaise with Swedish colleagues over Teams, email, or in person to collaborate on projects, share knowledge, and ensure effective communication and coordination across teams Required Skills: Be familiar with use of standard test and measurement equipment used in either a communications, radar or electronic warfare systems environment Enjoy working and developing as part of a team Cooperation with others but also capable of working individually Good technical communication skills Computer literate Capable of good time management Experienced in the use of multi-meters and Oscilloscopes with a knowledge of both analogue and digital systems. Good knowledge of electrical and electronic components and principles Have 3-5 years of minimum RF experience, with a proven track record of troubleshooting Desired Skills: Capable of inspecting to IPC class 3 standard Have a background in inspection, testing and measurement (3-5 years minimum) As a person you are positive, social, result oriented and a team player Proficiency in documenting procedures, findings, and recommendations Capacity to develop creative solutions to unique challenges By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.