Senior Systems Engineer

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)