Seeker System Engineer
Job description
Systems-level engineering role focused on defining, modelling and validating seeker subsystem performance for hypersonic defence technology. The engineer manages interfaces with flight control, avionics and ground segment teams and supports hardware/software integration and test campaigns.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Define seeker system requirements and manage interfaces with flight control, avionics, and ground segment teams
- Support seeker hardware/software integration and test campaigns
- Analyze test and flight data to validate seeker performance against requirements
- Collaborate with suppliers and partners on seeker component development and qualification
- Maintain technical documentation in line with requirements
- Design, model, and analyze seeker subsystem performance at the systems level (e.g. signal processing, detection/tracking performance)
What we're looking for
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Experience with sensor systems, signal processing, or guidance/tracking algorithms
- Familiarity with systems engineering methodology (requirements management, verification & validation)
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink or comparable modelling tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Applicants must be an EU/Nato/German citizen and be eligible for Security Clearance
Benefits
A mission-driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe's most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security
Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow
A fast-paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from testing and operational activities drives real decisions
A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly
- High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes
- Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy
How to get hired
- 1Apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent
- 2Every application is reviewed and candidates are aimed to be responded to within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no
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About Hypersonica
Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability
Hypersonica is a small, elite, talent-dense team working on European defence technology problems that matter and solving them fast. It hires a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.
Mission
To deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard, contributing to Europe's technological independence.
Key facts
- Defence technology
- Small, elite team working on European defence technology
- No time tracking and no micromanagement
- Offers real share options aligned to responsibility and impact
- Applicants must be an EU/Nato/German citizen and eligible for Security Clearance
What they value
- Clarity
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Initiative
- Autonomy
- Accountability for outcomes