❗British Citizen or ability to obtain required security clearance (SC)❗
Now Hiring: Senior Systems Engineer /RF
📍 Location: Northamptonshire UK / Hybrid:
💼 Employment Type: Permanent
💷 Salary: £65k - £75k per annum (DOE)
🏭 Sector: Engineering | Systems | Defence | Communications
⚙️ Industry: Tactical Data Links | Spectrum Monitoring | Battlespace Technology
Are you a Senior Systems Engineer /RF ready to take technical ownership of advanced defence communication systems?
This is your opportunity to play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical technologies used globally in secure communications, spectrum management, and tactical operations.
You’ll join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering team where your expertise will shape products from concept to delivery, working across hardware, RF, mechanical, and embedded software disciplines to deliver world-class systems that make a difference.
What You’ll Experience
* Lead end-to-end systems engineering from bid to delivery.
* Define system architecture, interfaces, and performance requirements.
* Guide cross-functional teams to meet technical, time, and budget goals.
* Verify and validate complex system designs against specification.
* Produce clear, concise documentation including block diagrams, SoWs, and test reports.
* Collaborate with engineering, leadership, and support teams to align on project goals.
What You’ll Bring
* 5+ years’ experience in a systems engineering or similar technical role.
* Experience working with RF systems
* Proven ability to design, integrate, and verify complex systems.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Confident working independently and leading technical delivery.
* Degree-qualified in Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
* Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) or British Citizen status.
Nice to have:
* 7+ years’ experience within a defence or communications environment
* Familiarity with Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development.
Now Hiring: Senior Systems Engineer
❗British Citizen or ability to obtain required security clearance (SC)❗
📍 Location: Northamptonshire UK / Hybrid:
💼 Employment Type: Permanent
💷 Salary: £65k - £75k per annum (DOE)
🏭 Sector: Engineering | Systems | Defence | Communications
⚙️ Industry: Tactical Data Links | Spectrum Monitoring | Battlespace Technology
📞 Contact: Samson Amusa
📧 Email: samson@s4srecruitment.com
📱 Work Mobile: +44 7537 163112
Apply today or reach out to learn more about this exceptional opportunity!