System Integration & Test Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer, focussed on Integration & Test, to join a team developing advanced flight simulation systems used by pilot training operations around the world.

You will play a key role in system integration, verification, and validation, ensuring these complex simulators meet rigorous operational standards and customer requirements. This is a hands-on position at the heart of a major transformation programme, ideal for someone who is highly motivated, customer-focused, and eager to implement change.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the integration of hardware and software subsystems into cohesive flight simulation systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute integration procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues, optimizing system configurations for performance and reliability.
• Define and execute test plans to verify functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and conduct test procedures to validate the accuracy and reliability of flight simulation systems.
• Respond to issues identified during testing or customer feedback.
• Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical support to resolve complex system problems quickly.

 
Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master’s a plus).
• Proficiency in system integration, hardware/software interfaces, and performance testing.
• Experience with simulation tools and platforms (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, RTOS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical insurance (optional family cover).
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x).
• Group income protection.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging stations.

 
Additional Information

• Primarily office-based (four days a week) with regular lab and simulator facility interaction.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

 
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
 


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