Senior Systems Engineer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed