System Engineer

Job description

Systems / Project Engineering Manager – NATS (National Air Traffic Services)

• Aberdeen Airport (mainly onsite)
• 6 months initial contract
• Inside IR35

Role details:

NATS (National Air Traffic Services) are recruiting for a Technical Engineering Manager to work on an initial 6 month contract from their site at Aberdeen Airport.

This role combines a technical Systems Engineering background with Engineering management and will contribute to the delivery of Safety critical systems to the Oil & Gas Sector.

The project involves deploying NATS technology (likely comms or surveillance systems) into offshore environments, so experience working with real-world integration and installation is important.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the technical delivery of engineering work packages from definition through to deployment
• Applying systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing)
• Making sure solutions are joined-up, technically sound, and fit for use in a safety-critical environment
• Managing and guiding a multi-disciplinary team of engineers
• Acting as the main technical contact for stakeholders and suppliers
• Identifying and managing technical risks and integration challenges
• Ensuring the right level of engineering governance and safety assurance is in place

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in systems engineering (not just project management)
• Experience working in a safety-critical environment such as Air Traffic Management, Defence, Rail or Oil & Gas / offshore
• Proven experience delivering complex systems involving both hardware and software
• Ability to own technical delivery, not just coordinate it
• Experience leading engineering teams and working with suppliers
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and making decisions

The kind of person that fits:

• Someone who understands how systems come together end-to-end
• Can challenge engineers and stakeholders from a technical standpoint
• Used to working in structured, regulated environments
• Practical and delivery-focused — able to balance time, cost and quality
• Confident communicator who can explain technical issues clearly

Qualifications / background:

• Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
• Strong, demonstrable experience in similar roles is more important than formal qualifications

This isn’t a pure Project Management role — we’re specifically looking for someone who comes from a systems engineering background and still leads from a technical position.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdeen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-06-2026

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