Lead Systems Engineer

• 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

• Designing drones/UAV systems through full development lifecycle
• Understanding of safety cases, airworthiness standards, and UAV certification processes
• MOD or defence customer experience
• Background in navigation systems, sensor fusion, or perception for autonomous systems

• Autonomous vehicles and robotics (Ocado, Arrival, Amazon Robotics, Dyson)
• Missile/weapons systems, with focus on the navigation subsystem

• Aircraft, aerospace, complex hardware/software systems
• High assurance and safety requirements experience
• Academic/research experience delivering complex navigation systems
• Understanding of model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

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!