Salary: £111,750 - 150,000 per year Requirements: A strong Systems Engineering background A good understanding of the complete systems engineering lifecycle (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, integration and testing, acceptance), and development tools (e.g. Requirements Management, Modelling and defect reporting systems) Willingness to adapt to the variety of engineering tasks within the project and enthusiasm to extend own knowledge to support this Background in providing engineering input and support to business development activities would be an advantage A background in Communications (voice, data, and radio products) is highly desirable Demonstrable knowledge in some or all of the following technologies, particularly in a military context: IP networking (including network design), VOIP, Point-to-Point radio links, 4G mobile technologies, network security, and network management Knowledge of Software Operating Systems (Linux, VM Environments) A good understanding of designing equipment to meet stringent environmental requirements such as EMC, Environmental, etc. would be advantageous Understanding of Design Certification and Product Safety Processes Must be flexible and be prepared to work outside of normal office hours (if required) and occasional off-site working The successful candidate will need to hold a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level prior to starting, the client will sponsor a new application if you are not currently cleared. Responsibilities: Providing Systems Engineering support to business development activities, including study/experimentation activities and system de-risking activities Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet customer requirements Provision of realistic estimates for specified activities to the development lead Accurately report on progress Complete work to a high standard and to scope, quality, and budget Support System Integration Activities Technologies: Support Linux Mobile Network Security More: We are a leading company in the defence sector, focusing on communication systems. Located in Christchurch, we offer a hybrid working model with 3 days onsite per week. We prioritize delivering innovative technologies that provide our clients with a strategic advantage in communications, planning, operations, and cyber protection. Our team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge IT solutions and contributing to impactful projects in the defense arena. We provide competitive pay rates, and the successful candidate will also have the opportunity for sponsorship in obtaining necessary security clearance. last updated 9 week of 2026