Job Description:

Senior Systems Engineer
 
Shape the technology roadmap and system architecture behind a respected product range, on systems the world relies on.
 
This is a Senior Systems Engineer role with an established manufacturer, defining the technologies that shape the product range.
 
As a Senior Systems Engineer you will define and apply the technologies that shape the solutions and product range of an established manufacturer of mission-critical communications equipment for the aviation and defence sectors. Working closely with the product development teams, you will set and review system architectures, keep consistency across the technology roadmap, and bring methodical troubleshooting, planning and commercial awareness to the way products are developed. You will engage with stakeholders at a high level to anticipate future needs, manage technical risk, and help guide the direction of the portfolio. If you are an experienced systems engineer who wants genuine influence over the technology and architecture of a product range, this is a role with real scope.
 
Job Responsibilities

• Defining the appropriate technologies to apply across solutions and the product range
• Keeping consistency across the portfolio’s technology roadmap
• Staying up to date with new and emerging technologies relevant to the field
• Setting and reviewing system architectures to align with requirements
• Understanding and preparing system requirements
• Collaborating closely with the product development discipline teams
• Applying product development experience to drive practical, innovative solutions
• Engaging with stakeholders at a high level to understand future needs
• Identifying and managing risks relating to systems and projects
• Working under your own initiative and developing others as a critical thinker
• Demonstrating methodical troubleshooting, communication and planning throughout

 
Skills and Experience
To succeed as a Senior Systems Engineer you will need:

• A strong engineering or technical background
• Product development experience, ideally across the full product development lifecycle
• The ability to understand and prepare requirements, and to set and review architectures
• Excellent communication skills, able to build strong internal and external relationships
• A well-developed commercial awareness
• The ability to engage with stakeholders at a high level to understand future needs
• Knowledge of communications systems equipment specification, design or test, which is desirable
• An understanding of a wide range of network technologies, which is desirable
• Electronics or RF knowledge, and an understanding of VHF and UHF communications, navigation and surveillance systems, which is desirable
• A background in radio communications, and experience of configuration management and lifecycle models, which is desirable

 
Pay and Benefits
As a Senior Systems Engineer you will receive:

• A salary of up to £60,000
• On-site full-time for the first 6 months, with flexible working thereafter
• Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee reward and recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing services
• Continued professional development, including professional memberships and registration where applicable

 
Ready to apply?
Senior systems roles that give you genuine influence over the technology and architecture of a product range do not come along often. You would shape the technology roadmap, set the architectures and help guide the direction of the portfolio, with a respected manufacturer behind you and real support to develop. If you are a Senior Systems Engineer ready for that level of influence, this is one to act on. Apply now.