Senior Systems Engineer

• Define system architecture and requirements for defence communications products
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams (RF, Hardware, Software, Mechanical)
• Own verification and validation activities
• Support bids, proposals, and customer engagements
• Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR) and manage technical trade-offs
• Create system documentation, interface definitions, and test specifications

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support

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We are a defence communications company located in Wappenham, Northamptonshire, offering a hybrid working model (3 days in the office and 2 days from home). We seek a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the technical development of tactical datalinks, spectrum monitoring systems, and battlespace communications, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and engaging in key project activities. We value self-motivated individuals who can lead independently and contribute to our mission in defence technology.

• 5 years systems engineering experience
• Strong systems engineering methods and processes
• Experience across full engineering development lifecycle
• Multi-disciplinary coordination (HW, SW, RF, Mechanical)
• Requirements management and system architecture experience
• Self-motivated with ability to lead independently
• British Citizen or SC Clearance eligible
• Desirable: 7 years systems engineering experience
• Desirable: DOORS or requirements management tools
• Desirable: Automotive systems background (ADAS, ECU, ISO26262)
• Desirable: Defense, aerospace, or communications systems experience
• Desirable: Design review leadership and FMEA experience