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)