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Senior Systems Engineer - Mission Computing

Hastings, England, gb💼 Full-time💰 $50,000–$50,000🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the development and evolution of common processor-based VPX card portfolios for advanced military aircraft and defence programmes, championing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) adoption.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware/Processor Platforms)

Builds

Processor-based VPX cards, mission computing systems for military aircraft

Domain

Defence, Avionics, Mission Computing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Systems engineering, processor architecture design, SysMLv2 modeling, FPGA integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), technical documentation

Preferred skills

Hardware validation, CAD tools, simulation software, semiconductor design processes, PCIe/DDR specifications, power management, thermal analysis, signal integrity, DFM, AI/ML models

Technologies

SysMLv2, VPX, FPGA, PCIe, DDR

Responsibilities

Establish and build comprehensive SysMLv2 requirements models for new processor-based card developments; Conduct systems-level analysis and technical evaluations for optimisation and FPGA integration; Own the Verification & Validation (V&V) cycle ensuring full sign-off and traceability; Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, firmware, and software teams for seamless integration; Lead technical design reviews and provide expert guidance on systems engineering methodologies; Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for defence applications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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