Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer - Mission-Critical RF Systems



£60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits | Northamptonshire | Hybrid Working



About the Role



Join a leading technology company developing cutting-edge, mission-critical RF systems for defense and security applications. We're seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-end systems across three core capability areas:



* Secure Tactical Datalinks for critical communications



* Spectrum Monitoring Systems for RF analysis and management



* Battlespace Technologies including COMINT, HF Direction Finding, C-UAS, and C-RCIED systems



This is a technically hands-on yet strategically involved position working across the full product lifecycle from bids to delivery.



Key Responsibilities



Systems Architecture & Strategy:



* Systems architecture definition and high-level design



* Requirements capture, analysis, and management



* Translate customer requirements into technical solutions



* Interface definition and system performance analysis



Technical Leadership:



* Lead and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams



* Maintain technical vision across complex projects



* Support bid processes and customer technical discussions



* Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management



Product Development:



* Work across full development lifecycle



* System verification and validation activities



* Technical documentation and specification development



* Design reviews and technical risk management



Essential Requirements



* 5+ years systems engineering experience (7+ )



* Strong background in systems architecture and requirements capture



* Experience with full development lifecycle management



* Ability to translate high-level requirements into system architecture



* Technical leadership of multidisciplinary teams



* Some knowledge of RF systems essential



* British citizenship or eligible for UK security clearance (SC)



* Engineering degree or equivalent experience



What We Offer



* Salary: £60,000 - £65,000



* Annual Bonus: 3-6% of salary



* Hybrid Working: 3 days onsite in Northamptonshire



* Holiday: 25 days + option to buy 5 additional days



* Pension: 5% company contribution (when matched)



* Benefits: Life cover, comprehensive package



* Hours: 40-hour working week