Senior Systems Engineer

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Senior Systems Engineer - Surveillance Systems

Location: North London
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

A leading technology company specialising in advanced radar and surveillance systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to work across cutting-edge projects from concept to delivery, both in the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of systems solutions.
  • Provide technical support to sales and marketing, including input for bids and customer presentations.
  • Translate customer requirements into effective and compliant engineering solutions.
  • Apply systems engineering practices throughout the full lifecycle of products.
  • Support new product development from concept through to production release.
  • Maintain and enhance existing systems, including site visits and hands-on support where needed.
  • Introduce and integrate emerging technologies into new and existing systems.
  • Represent the company at technical conferences, seminars, and in published papers.
  • Travel within the UK and overseas, including potential deployments up to 6 weeks.

    • Essential Skills and Experience

  • Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in systems design, integration, and testing.
  • Strong understanding of full systems and product development lifecycles.
  • Ability to work across software, mechanical, and electrical engineering domains.
  • Strong communication skills with experience engaging across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency in technical documentation, including specifications, proposals, and reports.
  • Physically fit and able to work at height.

    • Desirable Experience

  • Experience with radar systems or surveillance technologies.
  • Background in naval platform systems or navigation equipment.
  • Familiarity with UK Defence standards or safety compliance.
  • UK Security Clearance and full UK Driving Licence.

    • Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Core working hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Stakeholder pension scheme
  • Life assurance

    • Location: North London

    To qualify for this role you must hold a British Passport and have been resident in the UK for over 5 years

    (Travel in the UK and overseas is a regular requirement)

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    Location:
    London
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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