About the Role:
Join a leading Defence systems design team and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge Data Link electronics. You will work across multiple programmes, including Ground-Based Air Defence, Deep Strike, and Air Dominance, guiding projects from concept through to in-service deployment. This role offers the opportunity to shape and grow both the team and your own technical expertise while driving transformation in complex systems engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead system design activities in collaboration with subject-matter experts
Develop and implement verification and validation strategies for electrical, mechanical, software, and transversal properties
Support system certification by providing assurance evidence to facilitate equipment delivery
Lead technical trade studies and manage engineering work packages
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and SMEs to deliver value outcomes
What We're Looking For:
Strong systems engineering experience, ideally with complex hardware, firmware, and software systems
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering / SysML and tools such as IBM DOORS and Rhapsody
Ability to manage engineering work packages and coordinate with multiple teams
Willingness to develop technical knowledge and improve systems engineering methods
Understanding of RF systems, electronics, configuration control systems, and lifecycle phases is desirable
What We Offer:
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits
Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)
Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi leave: Up to 15 additional days
Flexible working: 2-3 days per week on-site with hybrid arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility support
Site facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more
Next Steps:
For this role you will have to gain UK Security Clearance; therefore, we cannot process your application unless you currently hold British Nationality as a minimum qualification. For more information on this position, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)