Systems Hardware Engineer

Stirling Dynamics

. Provide technical input across equipment-level systems and electronic hardware development activities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 - £72,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electronic hardware development and systems engineering, with a strong focus on the full engineering lifecycle from requirements to verification and validation. Capable of collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Electronic Hardware DevelopmentSystems EngineeringRequirements Management ToolsVerification And ValidationAerospace Standards

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Hard Skills

Electronic Controller DevelopmentIntegration PlanningRequirements CaptureSystem ArchitectureElectronic Hardware DesignFPGA Gateware EngineeringPower ElectronicsMotor DrivesPosition SensingEnvironmental Qualification

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

PolarionDOORS

Industry Keywords

Aerospace StandardsAircraft Certification StandardsSOI AuditsDO-254 Planning ProcessesSpace-Programme Assurance Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical input across equipment-level systems and electronic hardware development activities
Plan and coordinate technical work packages to support project delivery
Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams across systems, safety, mechanical, software, simulation and electronics
Support requirements development, systems architecture, interface definition, integration planning and verification activities
Contribute to the design, specification, verification and validation of electronic controllers for electromechanical aerospace systems
Support development of engineering artefacts and technical evidence throughout the product lifecycle
Participate in technical reviews
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices
Support electronic controller products from early definition through design, integration, testing and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
Strong understanding of electronics hardware, electronic controller development, or equipment-level systems engineering
Ability to work across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to integration, verification and validation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and pragmatic engineering approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Self-motivated, adaptable and capable of managing multiple technical priorities
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience using requirements management tools such as Polarion or DOORS is desired
Exposure to DO-254 planning processes, development activities or SOI audits is desired
Experience working directly with customers is desired
Candidates must be eligible to work on restricted UK programmes; only UK nationals will be considered
Relevant experience in systems engineering, hardware engineering, electronics engineering, electronic systems engineering or FPGA gateware engineering is beneficial
Experience with requirements capture, system architecture, electronic hardware design and development, integration and testing, verification and validation, multidisciplinary engineering, power electronics, motor drives, communication interface electronics, position sensing, FPGA-based systems, environmental qualification, aerospace standards, aircraft certification standards or space-programme assurance frameworks is beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive package of £60,000–£72,500 dependent on experience
Opportunity to work on innovative aerospace and training/simulation products
Exposure to the full systems and hardware engineering lifecycle
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Regular social events throughout the year