Senior System Engineer

Company: Sanderson Government & Defence
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Location: Kemble
Job Description:

Outside IR35 | Up to £750/day | 6 months + extensions (2–3 year programme)

Long-term project for an Senior Electronic Systems Engineer to take end‑to‑end ownership of airborne electronic hardware for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Management Systems on a landmark clean‑aviation programme.

This is a hands‑on, system‑level role where you’ll define architecture, drive integration, and lead verification and qualification of high‑reliability airborne hardware—shaping technology that will power the future of zero‑emission flight.

You’ll work with a world‑class engineering team on a long‑term programme, while retaining the flexibility and autonomy of an outside‑IR35 contract.

What you’ll do:

  • Own the architecture, integration, verification, and qualification of airborne electronic hardware
  • Define system and derived requirements to meet safety and regulatory objectives
  • Architect and integrate mixed‑signal monitoring and data‑acquisition electronics
  • Lead hardware development across in‑house and external suppliers, ensuring traceability, configuration control, and design compliance
  • Collaborate closely with Fuel Cell, Mechanical, and Software teams to support system integration
  • Drive DO‑254 development assurance activities from concept through qualification
  • Produce and review design documentation, lead reviews, resolve actions, and support certification
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes

What you’ll bring:

  • 5+ years’ experience in airborne electronic hardware development
  • Strong background in mixed‑signal electronics, monitoring circuits, and data‑acquisition systems
  • Proven experience integrating electronics with microcontrollers and DSPs
  • Solid understanding of electrical safety, EMC, and environmental qualification
  • Experience using SPICE‑based tools (LTSpice, Simetrix, or similar)
  • Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Fuel Cell or Battery Management Systems, DOA environments, CS‑23/25 certification exposure, DO‑160 / MIL‑STD‑810, RS485 / CAN / Ethernet.

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Posted: May 7th, 2026