Senior Systems Engineer - Mission-Critical RF Systems
£60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits | Northamptonshire | Hybrid Working
About the Role
Join a leading technology company developing cutting-edge, mission-critical RF systems for defense and security applications. We're seeking aSenior Systems Engineerto play a key role in delivering high-end systems across three core capability areas:
* Secure Tactical Datalinksfor critical communications
* Spectrum Monitoring Systemsfor RF analysis and management
* Battlespace Technologiesincluding COMINT, HF Direction Finding, C-UAS, and C-RCIED systems
This is atechnically hands-on yet strategically involvedposition working across the full product lifecycle from bids to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Architecture & Strategy:
* Systems architecture definition and high-level design
* Requirements capture, analysis, and management
* Translate customer requirements into technical solutions
* Interface definition and system performance analysis
Technical Leadership:
* Lead and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Maintain technical vision across complex projects
* Support bid processes and customer technical discussions
* Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Product Development:
* Work across full development lifecycle
* System verification and validation activities
* Technical documentation and specification development
* Design reviews and technical risk management
Essential Requirements
* 5+ years systems engineering experience(7+ preferred)
* Strong background insystems architectureandrequirements capture
* Experience withfull development lifecyclemanagement
* Ability totranslate high-level requirements into system architecture
* Technical leadershipof multidisciplinary teams
* Someknowledge of RF systemsessential
* British citizenshipor eligible for UK security clearance (SC)
* Engineering degree or equivalent experience
What We Offer
* Salary:£60,000 - £65,000
* Annual Bonus:3-6% of salary
* Hybrid Working:3 days onsite in Northamptonshire
* Holiday:25 days + option to buy 5 additional days
* Pension:5% company contribution (when matched)
* Benefits:Life cover, comprehensive package
* Hours:40-hour working week
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