Systems Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

TL;DR

Systems Engineer (Autonomous Systems): Designing and integrating reliability and performance for next-generation autonomous platforms with an accent on safety-by-design and cross-functional integration. Focus on leading hazard analyses, driving FMEA, and validating system integrity through rigorous testing and compliance reporting.

Location: Swindon, UK. Must be security-cleared or eligible to obtain UK defense clearance. Willingness to travel for field testing across the UK and Europe is required.

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology startup revolutionizing the deployment of software-defined, mass-scalable autonomous systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies.

What you will do

• Manage the technical coherency of autonomous products from concept to delivery, aligning sensing, compute, and actuation subsystems with mission goals.
• Bridge the gap between high-level requirements and low-level design through daily collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.
• Lead Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA) and System/Subsystem Hazard Assessments (SHA/SSHA) to mitigate risks.
• Drive FMEA and DFMEA activities to ensure system resilience and eliminate single points of failure.
• Define and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system architecture layouts for data and power flows.
• Maintain requirements baselines and end-to-end traceability using IBM DOORS.

Requirements

• Degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong grasp of the Systems Engineering V-model and interest in safety-critical autonomous platforms.
• Familiarity with power distribution, RF, sensors, or embedded controllers.
• Understanding of complex requirement capture and verification and validation (V&V) processes.
• Introductory awareness of safety-critical standards such as ARP4754A, ISO 26262, or DO-178C.
• Must be security-cleared or eligible to obtain UK defense clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or digital twin concepts.
• Background in rapid prototyping within fast-paced hardware-software startups.
• Personal passion for robotics, edge computing, or multi-domain autonomous technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-growth startup environment.
• Mission-driven role contributing to the defense of Europe and NATO Allies.
• Hands-on involvement in rapid development sprints and real-world field test campaigns.