Our client, a leading defence and security company, is currently seeking a highly experienced and enthusiastic Senior Systems Engineer to join their team as a Senior Systems SDA. This permanent role is based in either Chertsey or Portland and will involve leading a major project team to deliver complex systems involving specialist sensors, electronics, signal‑processing firmware, and software.
Key Responsibilities
* System design, implementation, integration, and acceptance for defence communications projects.
* Provide technical leadership to multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to ensure operational performance requirements are achieved.
* Liaise and collaborate with MOD, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
* Conduct engineering design reviews with project teams and customers.
* Observe, predict, and apply scientific, engineering, and technological trends to improve business offerings.
* Support research activities, including customer‑funded or PV‑funded studies and prototype development.
* Produce and present technical papers and reports.
* Support business development through preparation and review of technical proposals and solutions.
* Promote continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies, techniques, and processes.
* Mentor and develop junior staff where required.
* Provide expert advice to the Senior Management Team and Managing Director.
Job Requirements
* In‑depth knowledge and experience in defence and systems engineering.
* Proven track record delivering complex system design, implementation, testing, and integration within the communications domain.
* Strong background in technical leadership within both project teams and the wider business.
* Ability to present complex ideas clearly to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
* Willingness to work collaboratively, including short periods on customer premises when required.
* Innovative and creative approach to solving complex technical problems.
* Ability to work independently and with teams spread across multiple sites.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Capability to engage with multi‑disciplinary teams (hardware, software, firmware, mechanical).
* Eligible to obtain UK DV security clearance.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
* Willingness to undertake occasional UK and international travel.
Benefits
* Exposure across the full engineering lifecycle with clear career direction.
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to 24 additional holiday days per year).
* Flexible working with core hours of 09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:00.
* Role‑specific allowances.
* Holiday shutdown from 24 December to 2 January.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Private medical care with access to over 50 clinics and hospitals nationwide.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Salary sacrifice schemes (technology, bicycles, electric vehicles, Microsoft Office subscriptions, and more).
* Company‑provided laptop, mobile phone, and home‑office equipment.
* Relocation package available.
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