Junior Systems Engineer

We're working with a specialist engineering organisation seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality control system software projects across multiple sectors, contributing to the full project lifecycle.

You'll be involved in PLC, SCADA, and HMI software design, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career looking to develop their technical skills in a collaborative and safety-critical environment., * Deliver allocated software engineering activities across multiple projects

• Support the design and development of control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI)
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Assist with technical documentation, tenders, and client requirements analysis
• Provide support to business development, estimating, and on-site teams
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and internal processes
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders

• Degree (minimum 2:1) or HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
• Around 1+ year experience in a project-based software engineering role
• Experience with PLC / SCADA / HMI systems
• Exposure to regulated environments (ISO standards) preferred
• Strong track record of delivering quality work and meeting deadlines, * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Commercial awareness and focus on delivering value
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn, * Be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level)
• Be a UK national and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years
• Pass DBS and BPSS checks
• Be comfortable working within the defence/nuclear sector

• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Clear training and development pathways
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Private medical insurance (after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Access to wellbeing support