Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Communications
£65,000 - £70,000 | Midlands (Hybrid 3/2) | Defense Technology
A defence communications company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead technical development of tactical datalinks, spectrum monitoring systems, and battlespace communications.
The Role:
* Define system architecture and requirements for defense communications products
* Lead multi-disciplinary teams (RF, Hardware, Software, Mechanical)
* Own verification and validation activities
* Support bids, proposals, and customer engagements
* Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR) and manage technical trade-offs
* Create system documentation, interface definitions, and test specifications
Essential Requirements:
* 5+ years systems engineering experience
* Strong systems engineering methods and processes
* Experience across full engineering development lifecycle
* Multi-disciplinary coordination (HW, SW, RF, Mechanical)
* Requirements management and system architecture experience
* Self-motivated with ability to lead independently
* British Citizen or SC Clearance eligible
Desirable:
* 7+ years systems engineering experience
* DOORS or requirements management tools
* Automotive systems background (ADAS, ECU, ISO26262)
* Defense, aerospace, or communications systems experience
* Design review leadership and FMEA experience
Product Areas:
* Tactical datalinks for secure video/IP transmission
* RF spectrum monitoring and management systems
* Battlespace communications (COMINT, HF DF, C-UAS)
Location:
* Wappenham, Northamptonshire - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)