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# Systems Engineer - All Levels

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £38,000.0 - £48,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, MATLAB, Sensor Fusion, Signal Processing, Simulink, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Real Time Systems
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/systems-engineer/hackajob-ltd-job107889200

## About the Role

* Proven experience leading systems engineering projects from design to implementation.
 * Be passionate about systems
 * Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities effectively.
 * A science-based Honours degree or equivalent industry experience.

## Description

We are recruiting for a range of Systems Engineering roles from diverse backgrounds and expertise. Based on your skills and experience, we'll match you to the most impactful projects where you can thrive and grow. This could include:

 * Contributing to early-stage concept studies, investigating the impact of new technology on future platforms.
 * Engage with stakeholders to translate operational needs into engineering solutions.
Develop and integrate system functionality, considering hardware limitations and real-world constraints.

 * Model, simulate, and analyse system performance to drive design decisions.
 * Troubleshoot and refine existing systems, identifying improvements through real-world testing.

What you'll bring

Problem Definition & Systems Thinking

 * Break down complex engineering problems into structured, solvable components.
 * Define clear system-level requirements based on stakeholder needs.

Systems Architecture & Modelling

 * Design and develop high-performance system architectures using model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
 * Use Simulink, MATLAB, or synthetic environments to simulate and refine system behaviour.

Data Processing & Analysis

 * Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights.
 * Develop multi-sensor data fusion and tracking capabilities for real-time applications.

Integration, Testing & Validation

 * Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications.
 * Design and execute verification & validation (V&V) strategies across the entire system lifecycle.

Collaboration & Leadership

 * Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions.
 * Depending on experience, lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and influence engineering roadmaps.


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