systems engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will work on major, complex programmes, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering high-performance systems involving sensors, electronics, firmware, and software.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical oversight, stakeholder engagement, and system-level responsibility from concept through to customer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system design, development, integration, and acceptance activities
• Act as the technical authority across complex engineering projects
• Drive delivery of systems involving sensors, communications, and signal processing
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, firmware, mechanical)
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with performance and customer requirements
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including government and industry partners
• Support project reporting alongside project management teams
• Contribute to research, innovation, and future system roadmaps
• Produce and present technical documentation, reports, and papers
• Support business development activities including technical proposals
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies

You will be a highly experienced systems engineer with a strong track record in complex engineering environments. Ideally, you will bring:

• Extensive experience in systems engineering within defence or a similar regulated industry
• Proven delivery of complex system design, integration, and testing (particularly in communications or sensor-based systems)
• Strong technical leadership experience within project teams
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience working across the full engineering lifecycle
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and disciplines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities, * Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Eligibility to obtain UK DV security clearance
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working with core hours
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu (with potential for additional leave)
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Holiday allowance plus seasonal shutdown period
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including technology and electric vehicles)
• Company-provided equipment
• Relocation support (where applicable)

Career Development:

This role offers clear progression opportunities within a structured engineering pathway, with exposure across the full system lifecycle and a diverse portfolio of projects.

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