Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer- Advanced Radar and Surveillance

• Enfield, North London
• 55,000 - 65,000 + excellent bens.

Are you a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer with a strong background in complex system design, integration, and delivery? We're looking for an experienced professional to join a leading technology business specialising in advanced radar and surveillance solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting edge of engineering innovation, contributing to high-impact, mission-critical projects in the UK and abroad.

Job Functions - Senior Systems Engineer

• Ideally qualified to Degree level or in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics although relevant, equivalent experience is acceptable
• Experience of systems design, integration & test.
• A good understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery.
• A good understanding on a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, and Electrical).
• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally.
• Ability to provide mentoring support for junior colleagues.
• The flexibility to apply skills and knowledge across a number of different projects and products across the organisation.

Requirements Desirable (Not Essential) - Senior Systems Engineer

• An understanding of Radar and Radio Systems is desirable, although not essential if other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understand new technologies quickly and effectively.
• Experience of the whole product lifecycle (concept generation, concept demonstration, development, production and in-service support).
• Experience of test houses and external verification activities to external standards (MIL STD/Def Stan / IEC).
• Experience of working with and developing systems using communications protocols. (e.g. RS485, RS232, TCP-IP, CANBus etc.).
• Experience of working on product development for Naval Platforms.
• Experience of working on or with Navigation equipment.
• Experience with common test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.
• An understanding of basic electronics and circuit level fault finding.
• Experience with common hand tools and soldering.
• Familiarity with EMC, Electronics and working in an ESD environment.
• The ability to lead multi-skilled engineering teams.
• The ability to deliver engineering packages of work to time, cost and quality.
• Member of a Professional Engineering Institution (e.g. IMechE, IET, INCOSE).
• Ability to compile a standard bid proposal.