Senior System Engineer

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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'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: £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
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Location:
Northamptonshire, East Midlands; England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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