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)