Navigation Systems Engineer - Defence / Aerospace - Stevenage

Technical Engineering
Ref: 9780 Date Posted: Thursday 19 Feb 2026

Salary:             Up to £57,000 | Hybrid 3 days onsite | UK Security Clearance Required

Location:         Stevenage or Bristol

Hours:              37 hours per week

Passionate about navigation sensors? Want to work on cutting-edge defence projects that really make a difference?

Join a growing, high-performing team and apply your expertise in GNSS, inertial sensors, and anti-jam technologies on fast-moving, high-profile programmes. Work closely with international teams, travel occasionally, and tackle technical challenges that will stretch your skills.

We offer: Paid overtime, bonus, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, pension up to 14%, and more. Hybrid working up to 3 days/week on-site.

What you’ll be trusted with:

  • Carry out specification and assessment of navigation sensors, including GNSS receivers, anti-jam units, and inertial measurement units (IMUs).
  • Monitor supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting-edge navigation technology.
  • Support sub-assembly and equipment assessment trials and undertake research activities as part of an international team.
  • Contribute to multi-national programmes and develop innovative solutions to complex aerospace and defence challenges.

What you’ll bring:

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar,
  • defence/aerospace experience,
  • Technical knowledge of navigation, RF, or avionics systems.
  • MATLAB/Simulink skills a bonus.

If you’re ready to push the boundaries of navigation sensor technology and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

You’ll need to be a British citizen, eligible for UK security clearance.

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