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Hire UK systems engineers

Murray McIntosh specialises in sourcing systems engineers across a variety of sectors, for both permanent and contract positions. Our focus is on engineers experienced in systems integration, requirements analysis, modelling and simulation, verification and validation, and lifecycle management. Whether you’re coordinating complex defence platforms, marine control networks, industrial automation systems, or medical device ecosystems, we connect you with engineers who can manage technical complexity effectively.

Our network includes professionals familiar with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS, SysML, LabVIEW, and enterprise-level lifecycle management platforms. They understand regulatory frameworks and standards including ISO 15288, ISO 13485, and MIL-STD, providing confidence that their systems knowledge aligns with project and operational requirements.

Each search is tailored to your organisation and programme goals. By understanding your technical needs, operational context, and team structure, we introduce systems engineers for permanent or contract roles who bring the knowledge, methodology, and experience needed to deliver complex projects successfully.

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Senior Systems Engineer

£65-£85 per hourBideford

* Proven experience working as a systems engineer * Familiarity with DOORS NG/DOORS * Experience of MBSE, enterprise architecture & SysML advantageous * Full systems development lifecycle experience * Requirements capture & management experience through to V&V and delivery * Experience of electronics or sonar advantageous but not essential * Marine/Defence experience advantageous Candidates with current SC clearance would be preferred.

Chris Nelson

Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Senior Electrical Engineer

£60,000-£63,000 per annumBarnstaple

Location - Barnstaple, Devon Working arrangements - Hybrid (2-3 days on site) Salary - Up to £62,000 DOE + benefits Start date - ASAP

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Electrical Technician

£30-£39 per hourDidcot

Responsibilities: * Control panel building * Panel wiring to IPC standards * Rack building and wiring * Cable pulling * Prototype wiring * Adding connectors to cables * Working to diagrams and schematics * 18th edition electrical would be preferred

Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Field Engineer

£38,000-£42,000 per annumBerkshire

The role is field-based, covering the South and M4 corridor, and would suit someone based around Reading, Basingstoke, Newbury or Farnborough. You'll be installing, commissioning and maintaining water treatment equipment on customer sites, carrying out planned maintenance and fault-finding, and working closely with clients and contractors on live sites.

Nile O'Meally

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Senior Electronics Engineer

£65-£75 per hour

Experience required: * Electronic design & engineering experience * Altium experience (preferred others considered) * Excellent PCB design, layout and schematic capture experience * Knowledge of SIL preferred. * Power electronics experience preferred * Analogue & Digital design experience * Understanding of embedded software would be an advantage * Previous marine/defence experience (advantageous not a necessity)

Chris Nelson

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Electrical Technician

£30-£39 per hourDidcot

Murray McIntosh are currently seeking an Electrical Technician to work for a client of ours on a contract basis as detailed below: Responsibilities: * Control panel building * Panel wiring to IPC standards * Rack building and wiring * Cable pulling * Prototype wiring * Adding connectors to cables * Working to diagrams and schematics * 18th edition electrical would be preferred

Chris Nelson