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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Prismatic Ltd
- **Location:** Alton, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £48,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Dynamical Systems, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Real Time Simulation, Requirements Management, Simulink, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Mathworks, Modeling and Simulation, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b93c3b3a8ad0e94d

## About the Role

* Degree or equivalent experience in Physics, Engineering, or related subject.
 * 3+ years' experience in a relevant industry in a Systems Engineering role.
 * Experience of working in a dynamic delivery-focussed team, managing tension between specification and delivery.
 * Comprehension and experience working within the engineering life cycle of a product or system.
 * Experience in Modelling and simulation in the MathWorks environment, e.g. MATLAB, Simulink etc.
 * Experience in System Integration, Verification or Test activities.

Desirable

 * Hands-on involvement in novel R&D programs, preferably in advanced or 'cutting-edge' technologies.
 * Familiarity with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and their systems.
 * Proficiency in modelling, simulation, and analysis using Python or other high-level programming languages.
 * Practical experience with requirements management tools and handling acceptance evidence.
 * Knowledge of energy management systems and their integration into complex platforms.
 * Exposure to avionics hardware systems, including sensors, control units, and related electronics.
 * Understanding of flight control and propulsion systems, with experience in system integration.
 * Experience in building and testing complex systems, such as vehicles, robots, or other multi-disciplinary engineering platforms.
 * Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), real-time simulation or similar engineering test environments.
 * Familiarity with Aerospace safety standards, including ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254.

## Description

Prismatic Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join our dynamic Systems Engineering team. The role involves contributing to the design, modelling, simulation, integration, verification and testing of the developmental PHASA-35 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the system meets performance, reliability, and safety objectives., * Work with the Systems Engineering team in balancing, adapting, and delivering the technical scope of the projects.

 * Be responsible for elements of the design of UAV systems and subsystems, working under supervision of technical management.
 * Undertake modelling and simulation of UAV systems and sub-systems.
 * Support practical integration, build, test and troubleshooting activities across hardware and software systems.
 * Assist with definition and coordination of qualification and acceptance test campaigns for UAV systems in accordance with Prismatic Airworthiness plan and Engineering policies.
 * Support analysis and assessment of aircraft functional and post-flight test data.
 * Provide impact assessments of change to the design from a systems engineering perspective.
 * Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the business and directed by line management., We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and holders of the Bronze Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who serve and have served.