Senior Systems SDA

Our client, a leading defence and security company, is currently seeking a highly experienced and enthusiastic Senior Systems Engineer to join their team as a Senior Systems SDA. This permanent role is based in either Chertsey or Portland and will involve leading a major project team to deliver complex systems involving specialist sensors, electronics, signal-processing firmware, and software.

Key Responsibilities:

System design, implementation, integration, and acceptance for defence communications projects.
Provide technical leadership to multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure operational performance requirements are achieved.
Liaise and collaborate with MOD, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
Conduct engineering design reviews with project teams and customers.
Observe, predict, and apply scientific, engineering, and technological trends to improve business offerings.
Support research activities, including customer-funded or PV-funded studies and prototype development.
Produce and present technical papers and reports.
Support business development through preparation and review of technical proposals and solutions.
Promote continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies, techniques, and processes.
Mentor and develop junior staff where required.
Provide expert advice to the Senior Management Team and Managing Director.

Job Requirements:

In-depth knowledge and experience in defence and systems engineering.
Proven track record delivering complex system design, implementation, testing, and integration within the communications domain.
Strong background in technical leadership within both project teams and the wider business.
Ability to present complex ideas clearly to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Willingness to work collaboratively, including short periods on customer premises when required.
Innovative and creative approach to solving complex technical problems.
Ability to work independently and with teams spread across multiple sites.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Capability to engage with multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, firmware, mechanical).
Eligible to obtain UK DV security clearance.
Full UK driving licence.
Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
Willingness to undertake occasional UK and international travel.

Benefits:

Exposure across the full engineering lifecycle with clear career direction.
Paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to 24 additional holiday days per year).
Flexible working with core hours of 09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:00.
Role-specific allowances.
Holiday shutdown from 24 December to 2 January.
Competitive pension scheme.
Private medical care with access to over 50 clinics and hospitals nationwide.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Salary sacrifice schemes (technology, bicycles, electric vehicles, Microsoft Office subscriptions, and more).
Company-provided laptop, mobile phone, and home-office equipment.
Relocation package available.
If you are a seasoned Systems Engineer looking for a challenging new opportunity in the defence and security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's innovative and dynamic team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed