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+ preferred)
• 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