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Senior Systems Engineer

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: KT15 2EP

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

An established engineering organisation is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to act as System Design Authority on complex, high-value programmes.

 You will lead the delivery of advanced systems involving specialist sensors, electronics, and signal processing (firmware and software), ensuring successful design, integration, testing, and customer acceptance.
 This is a senior technical leadership role with responsibility for guiding multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining technical governance, and contributing to strategic development and innovation.

 Key Responsibilities
  
Lead full lifecycle system design, development, integration, and acceptance 
Provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering teams 
Ensure systems meet operational and performance requirements 
Engage with external stakeholders including government and industry partners 
Conduct design reviews with internal teams and customers 
Identify opportunities for system enhancements and future capability development 
Support research activities, prototypes, and technical studies 
Contribute to technical proposals and business development activities 
Produce and present technical reports and documentation 
Mentor and support the development of junior engineers 
Advise senior leadership on technical strategy and direction  About the Work

 Projects are primarily focused on defence communications and sensor systems, including maritime applications, with opportunities to expand into adjacent domains such as navigation and timing systems.

 About You
  
Strong background in systems engineering within defence or a related sector 
Proven experience delivering complex systems (design through to integration and test) 
Demonstrated technical leadership within engineering teams 
Ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders 
Experience working across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical disciplines 
Innovative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
Comfortable working across multiple sites and with external partners 
Eligible to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance  Qualifications & Requirements:
  
Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) 
Full UK driving licence 
Willingness to travel (UK and occasional international)  What’s on Offer
  
Competitive salary and benefits package 
Flexible working with core hours 
Paid overtime or time off in lieu 
Generous holiday allowance (including additional leave options) 
Pension with employer contribution 
Private healthcare 
Ongoing training and professional development 
Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. tech, electric vehicles, cycling) 
Relocation support (where applicable) 
Company-provided equipment for office and home working  Why Join?

 You’ll be part of a collaborative, agile organisation where technical expertise is valued and bureaucracy is minimal. The structure allows engineers to make a real impact while gaining exposure across the full engineering lifecycle and a diverse portfolio of projects.
 The organisation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from underrepresented groups

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