Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Communications
£65,000 - £70,000 | Midlands (Hybrid 3/2) | Defence Technology
A defence communications company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead technical development of tactical datalinks, spectrum monitoring systems, and battlespace communications.
The Role:
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
Essential 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
DOORS or requirements management tools
Automotive systems background (ADAS, ECU, ISO26262)
Defense, aerospace, or communications systems experience
Design review leadership and FMEA experience
Product Areas:
Tactical datalinks for secure video/IP transmission
RF spectrum monitoring and management systems
Battlespace communications (COMINT, HF DF, C-UAS)
Location:
Wappenham, Northamptonshire - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
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