Electromagnetic Engineer (Systems)
Aerospace / Defence
Role Overview
An established defence engineering organisation is expanding its capability in the field of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and is seeking an experienced EW Systems Engineer to join a growing specialist team. This role will contribute directly to the development and evolution of advanced EW-enabled weapon systems, supporting both current programmes and future technologies.
The Opportunity
The EW engineering function provides critical support across a range of complex weapon system and missile programmes. Key activities include system architecture and verification, equipment and platform integration, RF and EW system design, threat evaluation, and modelling and simulation to assess EW effectiveness and performance.
The appointed EW Systems Engineer will take ownership of defined elements of a weapon system’s EW capability, ensuring solutions are operationally effective, technically robust, and delivered within agreed cost and schedule constraints. Acting as both the EW technical authority and design lead, the role requires close collaboration with suppliers, customers, and a wide network of internal and external partners.
Key Skills and Experience
* Strong grounding in systems engineering principles, methodologies, and supporting tools
* Experience contributing to the design and validation of complex systems
* Proven involvement across the full engineering development lifecycle
* Background in system and equipment integration activities
* Knowledge of Electromagnetic Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Support / Surveillance capabilities
* Demonstrated ability to deliver against technical and programme commitments
* Experience in capability analysis, assessment, and technology road-mapping
* Evidence of building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships
* Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS or equivalent)
* Existing DV clearance, or willingness and eligibility to obtain it