[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Agilent Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agilent-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Agilent Technologies · Harwell, UK # Senior Systems Engineer Harwell, UK Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on Agilent Technologies’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Agilent Technologies’s careers site →](https://agilent.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Agilent_Careers/job/UK-Harwell/Senior-Systems-Engineer_4039933) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Agilent Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agilent-technologies/) / Senior Systems Engineer ## Job description ### Job Description Agilent is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our R&D organisation in Harwell, UK. This role is responsible for providing system-level technical leadership across the development of complex scientific instrumentation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams spanning software, firmware, electronics, mechanical engineering, applications, and operations. The successful candidate will combine strong technical depth with broad systems-thinking capability, enabling them to understand complex interactions across subsystems, drive integration activities, resolve challenging technical issues, and ensure successful delivery of innovative products. This is a highly collaborative role suited to an engineer who enjoys working across organisational boundaries, influencing technical direction, and turning complex engineering challenges into robust product solutions. ### Key Responsibilities Systems Architecture & Requirements Define, capture, and manage system-level requirements. Translate customer, scientific, and business needs into technical specifications. Support development of product architectures and subsystem interfaces. Drive system-level design reviews and technical risk assessments. Ensure traceability between requirements, implementation, verification, and product performance. System Integration & Technical Leadership Lead integration of hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical subsystems into complete instrument solutions. Act as a technical focal point across multiple engineering disciplines. Drive resolution of complex cross-functional technical challenges. Facilitate effective communication between development teams and stakeholders. Support strategic technical decision making throughout the product lifecycle. Verification, Validation & Performance Define system verification and validation strategies. Develop test approaches to demonstrate system performance against requirements. Identify and manage technical risks early in the development cycle. Ensure robust engineering practices are applied throughout product development. Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Lead investigation of complex system issues using structured troubleshooting methodologies. Perform system-level fault finding across software, firmware, electronics, optics, mechanics, and instrument control systems. Drive root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Support customer escalations and sustaining engineering activities where required. Team Development Provide coaching and mentoring to engineers across disciplines. Contribute to the development of systems engineering best practices within the organisation. Support the technical development of project teams. Potentially undertake line management responsibilities depending on experience and organisational needs. ### Qualifications Required Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. Significant experience in a Systems Engineering role within a complex product development environment. Demonstrated success integrating multidisciplinary systems involving hardware, firmware, and software. Strong experience in system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple engineering disciplines. Preferred Electrical or Electronic Engineering background. Previous experience developing scientific instruments, analytical instrumentation, medical devices, semiconductor equipment, or other complex electromechanical systems. Experience with requirements management and systems engineering methodologies. Exposure to model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and approaches. Previous line management, team leadership, or technical leadership experience. Experience working within a global R&D organisation. Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: [https://careers.agilent.com/locations](https://careers.agilent.com/locations) Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws. ### Travel Required 10% of the Time Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: R&D ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Harwell, UK[Apply on Agilent Technologies’s careers site →](https://agilent.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Agilent_Careers/job/UK-Harwell/Senior-Systems-Engineer_4039933) ## More jobs at Agilent Technologies ### [Product Owner - Raman Spectroscopy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agilent-technologies/jobs/7b16a715fdb9ace2a05c/) Harwell, UK ### [R&D Manager, Productivity and Solutions Division](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agilent-technologies/jobs/0b6515c54f50a10fc5df/) Harwell, UK ### [Algorithm Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agilent-technologies/jobs/dcc08eb4e173bd27f51c/) Santa Clara, CA, US ### [Application Engineering Manager - Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry (m/f/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agilent-technologies/jobs/3e0413bc51abbb512c88/) Germany-Waldbronn ### [Automation Project Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agilent-technologies/jobs/a1c294a7adef9547a478/) Boulder, CO, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer (Defence Programs)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/65e6643da77be1ed840c/) Lockheed Martin · Mawson Lakes, AUS ### [Systems engineer Assen, Drenthe Assen, Drenthe IT / IT SYSTEMS IT / IT SYSTEMS Permanent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/4e933982e5b127bdd088/) VINCI · Assen, Drenthe ### [Systems Engineer, Staff - SoC Interconnect / NoC Systems Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/72fc4fb509505edd8052/) Qualcomm · Bangalore, India ### [Lead Systems Engineer - Space Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/98e86723863f60c163eb/) Lockheed Martin · Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, GBR ### [Senior Engineer, Systems Design – Systems Integration & Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/b3d3e249c73f91dbeb80/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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