Senior System Engineer

<p>As a <strong>Senior Systems Engineer</strong>, you will work on major, complex programmes, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering high-performance systems involving sensors, electronics, firmware, and software.</p><p><br><br>The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.<br></p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical oversight, stakeholder engagement, and system-level responsibility from concept through to customer acceptance.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead system design, development, integration, and acceptance activities</li><li>Act as the technical authority across complex engineering projects</li><li>Drive delivery of systems involving sensors, communications, and signal processing</li><li>Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, firmware, mechanical)</li><li>Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with performance and customer requirements</li><li>Collaborate with external stakeholders including government and industry partners</li><li>Support project reporting alongside project management teams</li><li>Contribute to research, innovation, and future system roadmaps</li><li>Produce and present technical documentation, reports, and papers</li><li>Support business development activities including technical proposals</li><li>Mentor and develop junior engineers</li><li>Promote continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You will be a highly experienced systems engineer with a strong track record in complex engineering environments. Ideally, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Extensive experience in systems engineering within defence or a similar regulated industry</li><li>Proven delivery of complex system design, integration, and testing (particularly in communications or sensor-based systems)</li><li>Strong technical leadership experience within project teams</li><li>Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders</li><li>Experience working across the full engineering lifecycle</li><li>A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and disciplines</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)</li><li>Eligibility to obtain UK DV security clearance</li><li>Full UK driving licence</li><li>Willingness xwzovoh to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally</li></ul><p>What’s on Offer</p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Flexible working with core hours</li><li>Paid overtime or time off in lieu (with potential for additional leave)</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Holiday allowance plus seasonal shutdown period</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development</li><li>Salary sacrifice schemes (including technology and electric vehicles)</li><li>Company-provided equipment</li><li>Relocation support (where applicable)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Career Development:</strong></p><p>This role offers clear progression opportunities within a structured engineering pathway, with exposure across the full system lifecycle and a diverse portfolio of projects.</p>