Systems Engineer

Electronics, Hardware & Traditional Engineering - Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Ref: 6220Tuesday 10 November 2026

Up to £60,000

Systems Engineer - Aberdeen
 
We’re working with a well-established, global technology business to recruit a Systems Engineer for its Aberdeen-based team. The company builds advanced positioning products and services that support offshore and marine operations worldwide, combining specialist hardware with sophisticated software. This is a chance to join a technically strong, collaborative engineering function where your work turns customer needs into real products used in demanding environments.
 
What is in it for you:
  • Flexible working, with 2 days a week into the Aberdeen office
  • Pension
  • Private healthcare
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Ongoing personal development opportunities
 
The Role:
As Systems Engineer, you’ll be the technical link that holds product development together, working alongside hardware, software, test, product management and customer-facing colleagues. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Gathering, analysing and managing stakeholder and system requirements, and keeping traceability and compliance records up to date
  • Developing system architectures and technical solutions, including design trade-offs and assessments
  • Planning and coordinating integration, verification and validation activity
  • Identifying and managing technical risks, assumptions, issues and defects so projects stay on track for quality, schedule and cost
  • Supporting technical proposals, investigations and customer queries
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of the company’s systems engineering approach
 
To Be Considered
 
  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Geomatics or similar
  • Solid understanding of systems engineering and the product lifecycle
  • Experience in requirements capture and management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamworking skills
  • Systems architecture and design experience
  • Background in hardware, software, communications, embedded or cloud technologies
  • Exposure to GNSS, positioning, navigation or the marine sector
  • Experience planning and managing technical project work
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a systems-minded engineer who enjoys bringing structure to complex technical challenges and working closely with others to deliver high-quality products.
 
Please apply with your most up-to-date CV for consideration.
 
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
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