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Systems Engineer Jobs in Edinburgh

11 open Systems Engineer positions in Edinburgh. Median salary £40,500. 4+ companies hiring. 2 new this week.

11
Open Positions
£40,500
Median Salary
4+
Companies
0%
Remote
2
New This Week
4
Last 30 Days
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Latest Systems Engineer Jobs in Edinburgh

Trainee Systems Engineer
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 5 days ago
Senior project systems engineer
BAE Systems Canada
£48,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 5 days ago
Product Definer/Systems Engineer
Renesas Electronics
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 3 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Systems Engineer
BAE Systems Canada
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 1 months ago
Senior Combat Systems Engineer
£49,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time
Leonardo - Graduate Systems Engineer CS3 (Luton/Edinburgh)
Leonardo
£34,000
📍 Edinburgh Internship
Leonardo - Summer Internship Test Systems Engineer (Edinburgh)
Leonardo
📍 Edinburgh Internship
Leonardo - Graduate Test Systems Engineer (Edinburgh)
Leonardo
£34,000
📍 Edinburgh Internship
Leonardo - Summer Placement Test Systems Engineer (Edinburgh)
Leonardo
📍 Edinburgh Internship
Leonardo - Industrial Placement Systems Engineer (Edinburgh)
Leonardo
£25,000
📍 Edinburgh Internship

💰 Salary Breakdown

Based on 6 positions with reported salaries (55% of listings).

10th percentile (Entry)£29,500
25th percentile£34,000
Median (50th)£40,500
75th percentile£47,750
90th percentile (Top)£48,500
Average£39,500

Salary tiers: 1 entry-level, 2 mid-range, 3 senior, (from sample of 6 listings with salary data).

📊 Market Activity

2 posted in the last 7 days
📅 4 posted in the last 30 days

Job types found:

Full-time: 6
Internship: 5

Systems Engineer Job Market in Edinburgh (2026)

The Systems Engineer job market in Edinburgh is emerging, with 11 open positions across 4+ employers. Hiring momentum is strong, with 4 new listings in the past month and 2 in the last week alone.

What Can You Expect to Earn?

The median salary for Systems Engineer roles in Edinburgh is £40,500, with most positions paying between £34,000 and £47,750. Top performers can earn £48,500 or more at the 90th percentile. Note that 45% of listings in this market don't disclose salary, so actual compensation varies — especially for negotiable roles. For higher compensation, consider Annapolis Junction, MD where the median is $142,792.

Skills That Employers Want

Analysis of job descriptions in Edinburgh shows the most requested skills are Linux, Azure, Project Management, Git, Agile, and Python. Including these keywords in your resume can significantly improve your ATS match rate. Our Systems Engineer resume example shows how to integrate these naturally.

Who's Hiring?

The most active employers for Systems Engineer positions in Edinburgh include Leonardo, BAE Systems Canada, and Renesas Electronics. Use JobsChat AI to filter by specific companies or discover employers that match your preferences.

Ready to Apply?

Start with our Systems Engineer resume example. Pair it with a tailored cover letter. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 11 positions and generate application materials in minutes. Browse Systems Engineer jobs in other cities or explore all jobs in Edinburgh.