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:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical technologies supporting UK Defence and National Security
• Leadership in developing cutting-edge 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.