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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 defence and security applications. We are 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: System verification and validation activities; Technical documentation and specification development; Design reviews and technical risk management
• Qualifications: 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
• Technical: Some knowledge of RF systems essential; British citizenship or eligible for UK security clearance (SC); Engineering degree or equivalent experience

What We Offer

• 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)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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