Senior Systems Engineer

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  • Peterborough
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Senior Systems Engineer - Defence CommunicationsLocation: Peterborough (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site)
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SCJoin a growing engineering team working at the heart of global aviation safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to play a central role in shaping and delivering world-class communications systems for defence, civilian and international clients.You'll be part of a team of around 50 engineers and contribute to complex, high-integrity products that directly impact global air traffic systems. If you want to make a difference, work with brilliant people, and open long-term career paths - this is the place.What you'll be doing
  • Leading full-lifecycle engineering - from requirements to verification and validation - across cutting-edge radio communication systems
  • Collaborating with hardware and software teams to align on interfaces, architecture, testing and compliance
  • Supporting robust engineering practice through the V-model, risk management and stakeholder engagement
  • Helping drive system commonality and forward-thinking solutions across navigation, surveillance and RF systems
  • Reviewing product and system requirements to break down into functional use cases and future enhancements
What you'll bring
  • A strong academic background in a relevant technical subject
  • Deep experience across the full product development lifecycle in demanding, technical environments
  • Knowledge of RF, electronics, communications systems and networking technologies
  • Familiarity with VHF/UHF systems and secure, mission-critical applications
  • Excellent stakeholder collaboration and a systems thinking approach
  • Cyber security awareness in the context of embedded or communications systems
Why this role?
  • Work on essential systems used by civilian and defence aviation worldwide
  • Be part of a future-focused team that never stops innovating
  • Accreditations that reflects the culture and career development offered
  • Flexible working, high-trust environment, and long-term project pipelines mean stability and progression
You'll get 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there's a strong focus on continuous learning and development.

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