Junior Systems Engineer

Job description

Junior Systems Engineer

Stafford

Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Permanent

We are recruiting for a Junior Systems Engineer to support the design and delivery of control system software across a range of engineering projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, supporting PLC, SCADA and HMI system design while ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and to required quality standards. You will also support compliance with quality, health & safety and environmental procedures, while contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Complete allocated software engineering activities across projects

Support PLC, SCADA and HMI system design and development

Work within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Support technical documentation, reporting and tender activities

Liaise with internal teams, clients and contractors

Ensure compliance with engineering, quality and safety standards

Contribute to process improvement and best practice

Support business development and estimating activities

Interpret client requirements to deliver appropriate solutions

About You

Degree qualified (minimum 2:1) in a relevant engineering discipline

At least 1 year of software development experience in a project environment

Experience with PLC, SCADA or HMI systems

Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills

Good communication and teamwork abilities

Able to organise workload and meet deadlines

Proactive with a willingness to learn

Requirements

Eligible for UK security clearance

UK National

Must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years

Able to pass DBS and BPSS checks

Willing to work in a regulated environment (nuclear/defence)

What's on Offer

Salary of £30,000

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Working hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-12:30pm

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Private medical insurance after qualifying period

Pension scheme

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stafford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English