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