As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will work on major, complex programmes, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering high-performance systems involving sensors, electronics, firmware, and software.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical oversight, stakeholder engagement, and system-level responsibility from concept through to customer acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead system design, development, integration, and acceptance activities
* Act as the technical authority across complex engineering projects
* Drive delivery of systems involving sensors, communications, and signal processing
* Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, firmware, mechanical)
* Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with performance and customer requirements
* Collaborate with external stakeholders including government and industry partners
* Support project reporting alongside project management teams
* Contribute to research, innovation, and future system roadmaps
* Produce and present technical documentation, reports, and papers
* Support business development activities including technical proposals
* Mentor and develop junior engineers
* Promote continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies
You will be a highly experienced systems engineer with a strong track record in complex engineering environments. Ideally, you will bring:
* Extensive experience in systems engineering within defence or a similar regulated industry
* Proven delivery of complex system design, integration, and testing (particularly in communications or sensor-based systems)
* Strong technical leadership experience within project teams
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders
* Experience working across the full engineering lifecycle
* A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and disciplines
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Essential requirements:
* Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Eligibility to obtain UK DV security clearance
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working with core hours
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu (with potential for additional leave)
* Generous pension scheme
* Private medical cover
* Holiday allowance plus seasonal shutdown period
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Salary sacrifice schemes (including technology and electric vehicles)
* Company-provided equipment
* Relocation support (where applicable)
Career Development:
This role offers clear progression opportunities within a structured engineering pathway, with exposure across the full system lifecycle and a diverse portfolio of projects.