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 defence and security applications. We're seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-end systems across three core capability areas:
* Secure Tactical Datalinks for critical communications
* Spectrum Monitoring Systems for RF analysis and management
* Battlespace Technologies including COMINT, HF Direction Finding, C-UAS, and C-RCIED systems
This is a technically hands-on yet strategically involved position 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 in systems architecture and requirements capture
* Experience with full development lifecycle management
* Ability to translate high-level requirements into system architecture
* Technical leadership of multidisciplinary teams
* Some knowledge of RF systems essential
* British citizenship or eligible for UK security clearance (SC)
* Engineering degree or equivalent experience
What We Offer
* Salary: £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