Senior System Engineer

We are looking for a highly experienced and enthusiastic Senior Systems Engineer to lead a major project team in the role of System Design Authority. You will be responsible for the delivery of a complex system involving specialist sensors, electronics and signal processing firmware and software. As one of the most senior engineers on the project, you will lead the team to successfully complete system design and development, system and sub-system implementation as well as integration and testing, and will gain customer acceptance ensuring all design requirements are met. You should also be able to identify potentials for system enhancements and upgrades where appropriate and support the development of roadmaps to achieve these changes as well as provide strong technical governance and mentoring of the design team and assist the project manager in reporting to a variety of internal and external customers and stakeholders. The work is predominantly related to sensor and communications networked systems but also includes sensor processing and soldier-worn combat systems. Currently, the work covers Land systems but has the potential to evolve into other associated domains in the future. Must haves Track record of delivering complex system design, implementation, test and integration in the defence (or similar, highly regulated) domain. Experience of full system lifecycle, design, development, testing, integration and acceptance. The ability to analyse and specify system acceptance requirements. Appreciation of modern software design techniques in C++, Java & C#. Understanding of network technologies. Appreciation of complex electronics and firmware design principles. Strong technical knowledge of military-grade COTS communication and sensor systems. Have a high level of both verbal and written communication skills providing regular communication to internal and external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers. Be able to manage, motivate and develop engineering employees to ensure they fulfil their roles and meet targets within agreed timelines and standards of quality. Ability to attain DV UK security clearance. Full driving license. Ability to ad-hoc travel within the UK.