Lead Systems Engineer

To succeed in this role you must have

• 5+ years in systems engineering for complex systems with full product lifecycle exposure (from concept through to supported products in the field)
• Proven track record of taking design authority and making authoritative technical decisions on complex systems
• Experience shipping real products, ideally with high assurance requirements (e.g. DO-178, DO-254, ISO 26262, or equivalent)
• Experience establishing engineering processes in growing organisations (ideally smaller companies with broad exposure, not narrow areas of work within large organisations)
• Working knowledge of product security standards and quality compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, AS 9100, ISO 9001, etc.)
• Practical, hands-on experience with both hardware and software system integration
• Strong technical judgement to make pragmatic trade-offs, balancing startup speed with necessary rigour
• Demonstrated interest in AI tooling and keenness to pioneer new approaches rather than follow traditional methods

Nice-to-have bonus skills

• Demonstrable experience with drone and UAVs, autonomous systems, or complex systems generally will align well with what we need for this role. Please highlight these in your application or when talking to our team:

Priority 1: Drone/UAV Systems

Priority 2: Adjacent Autonomous Systems

Priority 3: Complex Systems with High Assurance

By joining us, you'll have

Security clearance

Location

• At our core, we value the power of in-person interactions and collaborative sessions. Our office in Oxford, UK is not just a workplace it's a hub for team camaraderie and innovation. We have a unique and welcoming environment where team members enjoy taking their lunch together ‘no one left behind’ mentality but high autonomy. We even bring our international team mates over for special events and all-company gatherings.
• What's Next? Excited to join us? Apply now and a member of our HR team will get in touch. The process typically includes a screening call, assessment, and interview. We look forward to hearing from you!