Systems Engineer - RF & Defence

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 programmes
Leading systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance
Developing system architectures for EW, communications, sensor, and PNT solutions
Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, firmware, RF, DSP, and FPGA disciplines
Managing technical risk, trade-offs, dependencies, and engineering decisions
Supporting customer engagement activities, technical reviews, and solution development workshops
Contributing to business development activities, competitive bids, and future capability roadmaps
Ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality objectives
Supporting trials, demonstrations, and rapid prototyping activities where required

Job 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 Defence
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
Strong systems engineering experience across the full product lifecycle
Experience leading technical teams and making system-level design decisions
Knowledge of RF communications, sensor systems, or electronic systems
Ability to engage effectively with customers and senior stakeholders
Experience balancing technical, commercial, and operational requirements

Desirable Experience:

Electronic Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA), ESM, or ECM technologies
Software Defined Radios (SDR)
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
FPGA-based systems
RF cyber capabilities
Military communication systems and radio bearers
Open standards such as SOSA, OpenVPX, MORA, STICS, or OpenCPI
Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, or Spiral development methodologies
Experience on Defence, Intelligence, or National Security programmes

Benefits:

Opportunity to work on mission-critical technologies supporting UK Defence and National Security
Leadership in developing EW, communications, and sensor capabilities
Influence on technical strategy and future capability development
Collaboration with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and consultants
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Comprehensive benefits package
Excellent opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership
If 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