Senior Systems Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a leading technology and engineering organisation. The role involves working across a diverse range of projects and products, supporting the full systems lifecycle from concept through to delivery. This is a customer-facing role based at our Enfield site, with occasional travel depending on project needs.

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  Lead and contribute to systems design, integration, and test activities.
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  Support the development and delivery of engineering solutions throughout the full product lifecycle.
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  Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines including software, mechanical, and electrical.
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  Produce high-quality technical proposals, specifications, reports, and documentation.
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  Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing across teams.
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  Engage with customers and internal stakeholders effectively at all levels.
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  Work across multiple concurrent projects, demonstrating adaptability and strong organisational skills.

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  Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience.
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  Solid understanding of systems and product lifecycles.
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  Experience in systems design, integration, and testing.
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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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  High standard of written English and computer literacy.
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  Willingness and ability to travel for business as required.
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  Eligible for UK Security Clearance.

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  Knowledge of Radar or Radio Systems.
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  Experience across all lifecycle phases including concept, development, production, and in-service support.
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  Familiarity with test houses and external standards (MIL STD / Def Stan / IEC).
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  Experience with communication protocols such as RS485, RS232, TCP-IP, CANBus.
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  Background in Naval platform development or Navigation equipment.
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  Competence with test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers).
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  Basic electronics knowledge including circuit-level fault finding.
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  Hands-on experience with tools and soldering.
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  Familiarity with EMC, electronics, and ESD environments.
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  Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
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  Ability to deliver engineering work packages on time, to cost and quality.
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  Membership of a professional institution (IMechE, IET, INCOSE).
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  Experience compiling bid proposals.

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  Motivated, proactive, and able to manage own workload effectively.
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  Confident and professional in customer-facing situations.
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  Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
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  Excellent presentation and time management skills.
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  Customer-focused and results-driven.
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  Adaptable to changing priorities and new technologies.
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  Collaborative team player with enthusiasm and energy.

I lookforward to seeing your application.