Systems Engineer - RF & Defence
NegotiableRomsey, England Permanent Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent position involves designing and delivering advanced Electronic Warfare (EW), Radio Frequency (RF) communications, sensor systems, and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) solutions for UK Defence and National Security customers.Key Responsibilities:Acting as the System Design Authority for complex defence technology programmesLeading systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, integration, verification, validation, and acceptanceDeveloping system architectures for EW, communications, sensor, and PNT solutionsProviding technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, firmware, RF, DSP, and FPGA disciplinesManaging technical risk, trade-offs, dependencies, and engineering decisionsSupporting customer engagement activities, technical reviews, and solution development workshopsContributing to business development activities, competitive bids, and future capability roadmapsEnsuring delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality objectivesSupporting trials, demonstrations, and rapid prototyping activities where requiredJob Requirements:You'll be a technically credible systems engineer with experience designing and delivering complex defence, aerospace, communications, or electronic systems.Essential Skills & Experience:Experience in Electronic Warfare, Radio Frequency, Combat Systems, Systems Engineering, and DefenceDegree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related disciplineStrong systems engineering experience across the full product lifecycleExperience leading technical teams and making system-level design decisionsKnowledge of RF communications, sensor systems, or electronic systemsAbility to engage effectively with customers and senior stakeholdersExperience balancing technical, commercial, and operational requirementsDesirable Experience:Electronic Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA), ESM, or ECM technologiesSoftware Defined Radios (SDR)Digital Signal Processing (DSP)FPGA-based systemsRF cyber capabilitiesMilitary communication systems and radio bearersOpen standards such as SOSA, OpenVPX, MORA, STICS, or OpenCPIAgile, SAFe, Waterfall, or Spiral development methodologiesExperience on Defence, Intelligence, or National Security programmesBenefits:Competitive salaryOpportunity to work on mission-critical technologies supporting UK Defence and National SecurityLeadership in developing cutting-edge EW, communications, and sensor capabilitiesInfluence on technical strategy and future capability developmentCollaboration with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and consultantsFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsComprehensive benefits packageExcellent opportunities for professional growth and technical leadershipIf you are a Systems Engineer with a passion for Defence & Security, and meet our client's criteria, we encourage you to apply now to join their innovative and forward-thinking team.