Staff Systems Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

The Role

We are seeking a commercially-minded Systems Engineer with an Aerospace & Defense background to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will navigate the full systems engineering life cycle, bridging the gap between technical complexity and business objectives across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Due to the nature of project work we require candidates to hold U.K. nationality or to either have, or be able to go through, U.K. national security vetting and clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Develop and maintain high-level architectures, requirements, and MBSE models. Lead design trade studies and performance modeling for complex systems.

• Technical Leadership: Act as the primary technical interface for customers. Own the technical decision-making process. Build cross-functional teams and lead technical programs from concept to delivery.

• Strategic Growth: Partner with Business Development to capture new opportunities and cultivate "trusted advisor" relationships with key clients.

• Operational Integration: Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain partners to ensure seamless transitions from design to production.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.

• Experience: 8+ years in Systems Engineering with a proven track record in electronic product development (Analog, Digital, or Software).

• Tooling: Proficiency in SysML, trade studies, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan

• Online learning and formal development programs

• Full-time, permanent employment contract

• Enhanced pension contributions

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

• Paid family leave

• Private medical insurance

• Group income protection insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer time off

• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

• Life assurance

• Occupational health

• Vision care discounts

• Discount schemes

• Company sick pay scheme

• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.