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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Matchtech
- **Location:** Berkshire, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3019853831-2

## About the Role

* Candidates must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance
 * Extensive experience in the military avionics domain at the aircraft systems level.
 * Degree educated in an engineering or similar field or have equivalent experience and knowledge of airborne electro optic systems.
 * Extensive experience or qualifications relation to aircraft systems safety.
 * Demonstrable experience of dealing with and presenting to both UK and overseas suppliers, customers and end users.

## Description

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.

The Systems Engineer will join an established team responsible for the technical aspects surrounding the continued development, modification, flight test and in-service support aspects of the product., * Carry out in-depth analysis of RAF in-service operational and maintenance issues with development of associated solutions and recommendations.

 * Management of safety and airworthiness issues to ensure compliance against all applicable regulations.
 * Close working with programme management to ensure engineering deliverables are made on time, to budget and are of suitable functionality and quality.
 * Carry out direct liaison with international stakeholders including (BAE Systems, Airbus, UK MoD, RAF and other international air forces/ Companies) to maintain Ultra's profile as provider and supporting of the UK Litening pods.
 * Identifying and developing new business opportunities for Ultra associated to the Litening family of Laser Designation Pods.
 * Coordinate technical planning and embodiment of modifications to both airborne and ground based Laser Designation Pod equipment to minimise costs yet maintain operational capability.
 * Close liaison with Ultra's field service technicians and programme management in support of technical reporting to both suppliers and customers in line with existing and new support contractual commitments.
 * Preparation and support to customer integration, demonstrations and flight trials.
 * Explain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.
 * Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.
 * Manage security of information as defined in the company Security manual.
 * Any other duties as and when required.