Electronic Warfare Systems Architect

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Based just south of Cambridge, this permanent role offers the opportunity to shape deployable products and solutions across the full engineering lifecycle, from proposals and technical definition through to delivery, trials and demonstrations. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership across Electronic Warfare proposals, projects and product development activities Lead the technical definition, development and integration of Electronic Warfare systems and capabilities Work across systems architecture, RF and electronics, software, signal processing, FPGA, mechanical and associated engineering disciplines Identify technical risks, opportunities and dependencies, driving effective engineering solutions Work with product, technology, delivery and sales teams to shape and evolve the Electronic Warfare capability roadmap Maintain awareness of Electronic Warfare technology, threat systems and developments across the wider defence landscape Act as a senior technical authority, mentoring engineers and supporting the development of organisational capability Support customer and partner trials and demonstrations across the UK, Europe, the United States and Asia Job Requirements: Significant experience as an Electronic Warfare Systems Architect within a product development, defence technology or systems engineering environment Deep understanding of the Electronic Warfare landscape, threat systems, operational context, principles and architectures Strong expertise in one or more of systems architecture, RF and electronics, software, signal processing or FPGA, with the breadth to understand their integration within an operational EW system Experience contributing technically to proposals, bids or new business opportunities Experience leading technically complex engineering or product development activities and delivering results Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging with customers, the Ministry of Defence, industry and technical partners Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving and dynamic environment Willingness and ability to obtain NATO Secret and UK Developed Vetting security clearance Desirable Experience: Established technical relationships across the Ministry of Defence, defence industry, technology companies or relevant international communities Experience of UK and international trials, demonstrations or operational evaluations Maritime Electronic Warfare experience Line management experience, with the potential to manage a small team of technical leads Experience presenting at technical conferences or contributing to technical publications Benefits: Opportunities to work on innovative defence and security technologies Support for professional development and career progression Stimulating and technically collaborative working environment Friendly and supportive team culture Regular on-site and off-site social events Convenient location just south of Cambridge, with accessible road and rail links If you are an experienced Electronic Warfare Systems Architect seeking a senior technical opportunity within the defence and security sector, apply now to help shape advanced EW capabilities and deployable combat systems. 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