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 defense 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: £60,000 - £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