Systems Engineer

Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting-edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.

Prismatic Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join our dynamic Systems Engineering team. The role involves contributing to the design, modelling, simulation, integration, verification and testing of the developmental PHASA-35 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the system meets performance, reliability, and safety objectives.

Tasks and Accountabilities

• Work with the Systems Engineering team in balancing, adapting, and delivering the technical scope of the projects.
• Be responsible for elements of the design of UAV systems and subsystems, working under supervision of technical management.
• Undertake modelling and simulation of UAV systems and sub-systems.
• Support practical integration, build, test and troubleshooting activities across hardware and software systems.
• Assist with definition and coordination of qualification and acceptance test campaigns for UAV systems in accordance with Prismatic Airworthiness plan and Engineering policies.
• Support analysis and assessment of aircraft functional and post-flight test data.
• Provide impact assessments of change to the design from a systems engineering perspective.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the business and directed by line management.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in Physics, Engineering, or related subject.
• 3+ years’ experience in a relevant industry in a Systems Engineering role.
• Experience of working in a dynamic delivery-focussed team, managing tension between specification and delivery.
• Comprehension and experience working within the engineering life cycle of a product or system.
• Experience in Modelling and simulation in the MathWorks environment, e.g. MATLAB, Simulink etc.
• Experience in System Integration, Verification or Test activities.

Desirable

• Hands-on involvement in novel R&D programs, preferably in advanced or ‘cutting-edge’ technologies.
• Familiarity with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and their systems.
• Proficiency in modelling, simulation, and analysis using Python or other high-level programming languages.
• Practical experience with requirements management tools and handling acceptance evidence.
• Knowledge of energy management systems and their integration into complex platforms.
• Exposure to avionics hardware systems, including sensors, control units, and related electronics.
• Understanding of flight control and propulsion systems, with experience in system integration.
• Experience in building and testing complex systems, such as vehicles, robots, or other multi-disciplinary engineering platforms.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), real-time simulation or similar engineering test environments.
• Familiarity with Aerospace safety standards, including ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive package and a range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• Location: Alton (Hampshire), UK.
• Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks). Hybrid working (where applicable), giving you the flexibility to balance time between home and our offices (norm is 3 days a week).
• Salary: £45,000-£48,000 – dependent on experience.
• Bonus: Non contractual company performance related bonus.
• Pension: 10% company contribution
• Green Benefits: Access to our Green Car/EV scheme via salary exchange.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service).
• Employee Schemes: Eligibility for the Company Share Incentive Scheme, Company Performance Free Share awards, Cycle to Work scheme, and a Halfords Trade Discount Card.
• Community & Culture: Social and employee engagement activities through our Prismatic Pulse group.
• Wellbeing: Access to Occupational Health support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our team and is vital to the work we do.

Proud to Support the Armed Forces Community

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and holders of the Bronze Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who serve and have served.

We recognise that the discipline, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and resilience gained through military life are a huge asset to our organisation. That’s why we actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and the partners and families of those serving. If you’ve served in any capacity, or supported someone who has, we’d love to hear from you.