Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year 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 Desirable: DOORS or requirements management tools Desirable: Automotive systems background (ADAS, ECU, ISO26262) Desirable: Defense, aerospace, or communications systems experience Desirable: Design review leadership and FMEA experience Responsibilities: Define system architecture and requirements for defence 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 Technologies: Hardware Support More: We are a defence communications company located in Wappenham, Northamptonshire, offering a hybrid working model (3 days in the office and 2 days from home). We seek a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the technical development of tactical datalinks, spectrum monitoring systems, and battlespace communications, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and engaging in key project activities. We value self-motivated individuals who can lead independently and contribute to our mission in defence technology. last updated 5 week of 2026