Systems Integration Engineer

Company: Cambridge Aerospace
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

We are looking for a Systems Integration Engineer to plan and deliver integration, verification and validation activities for advanced aerospace and defence systems. The role will focus on bringing together hardware, software and sub-systems into coherent solutions, developing robust test approaches and generating the evidence required to demonstrate performance, compliance and readiness for demonstration or deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop integration, verification and validation strategies aligned to system requirements, architecture and programme milestones.
  • Author and maintain test plans, procedures, specifications and reports for laboratory, rig, ground and flight activities.
  • Support the integration of sub-systems, identifying, investigating and resolving technical issues and interface problems.
  • Execute or oversee verification and validation activities, ensuring results are captured and linked to requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Support trials and demonstrations, including planning, readiness reviews, execution support and post-activity reporting.
  • Work closely with design, safety, requirements and project teams to ensure integration and test activities are practical, efficient and well controlled.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of integration and test processes, tools and evidence management approaches.

Requirements

  • Experience in systems integration, verification, validation or test within complex engineering programmes.
  • Strong understanding of requirements-based test approaches and structured evidence generation.
  • Ability to produce clear test documentation and to work methodically through technical problems.
  • Experience supporting trials, demonstrations or system acceptance activities, particularly of airborne systems, would be beneficial.
  • Awareness of safety-critical development and regulated engineering environments.
  • Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

  • Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
  • Experience in delivery of airborne systems within the defence industry would be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and stock options
  • Private Medical & Dental
  • Cycle to work scheme

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

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Posted: June 23rd, 2026