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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 aSenior Systems Engineerto play a key role in delivering high-end systems across three core capability areas:
- Secure Tactical Datalinksfor critical communications
- Spectrum Monitoring Systemsfor RF analysis and management
- Battlespace Technologiesincluding COMINT, HF Direction Finding, C-UAS, and C-RCIED systems
This is atechnically hands-on yet strategically involvedposition 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 insystems architectureandrequirements capture
- Experience withfull development lifecyclemanagement
- Ability totranslate high-level requirements into system architecture
- Technical leadershipof multidisciplinary teams
- Someknowledge of RF systemsessential
- British citizenshipor 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
