Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Communications

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site)

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 + excellent benefits

Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC

Join a growing engineering team working at the heart of global aviation safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to play a central role in shaping and delivering world-class communications systems for defence, civilian and international clients.

You'll be part of a team of around 50 engineers and contribute to complex, high-integrity products that directly impact global air traffic systems. If you want to make a difference, work with brilliant people, and open long-term career paths - this is the place.

What you'll be doing

Leading full-lifecycle engineering - from requirements to verification and validation - across cutting-edge radio communication systems

Collaborating with hardware and software teams to align on interfaces, architecture, testing and compliance

Supporting robust engineering practice through the V-model, risk management and stakeholder engagement

Helping drive system commonality and forward-thinking solutions across navigation, surveillance and RF systems

Reviewing product and system requirements to break down into functional use cases and future enhancementsWhat you'll bring

A strong academic background in a relevant technical subject

Deep experience across the full product development lifecycle in demanding, technical environments

Knowledge of RF, electronics, communications systems and networking technologies

Familiarity with VHF/UHF systems and secure, mission-critical applications

Excellent stakeholder collaboration and a systems thinking approach

Cyber security awareness in the context of embedded or communications systemsWhy this role?

Work on essential systems used by civilian and defence aviation worldwide

Be part of a future-focused team that never stops innovating

Accreditations that reflects the culture and career development offered

Flexible working, high-trust environment, and long-term project pipelines mean stability and progressionYou'll get 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there's a strong focus on continuous learning and development