Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer – Defence CommunicationsLocation:

Peterborough (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site)Salary:

£55,000–£60,000 + excellent benefitsClearance:

Must be eligible for BPSS and 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 doingLeading full-lifecycle engineering – from requirements to verification and validation – across cutting-edge radio communication systemsCollaborating with hardware and software teams to align on interfaces, architecture, testing and complianceSupporting robust engineering practice through the V-model, risk management and stakeholder engagementHelping drive system commonality and forward-thinking solutions across navigation, surveillance and RF systemsReviewing product and system requirements to break down into functional use cases and future enhancementsWhat you’ll bringA strong academic background in a relevant technical subjectDeep experience across the full product development lifecycle in demanding, technical environmentsKnowledge of RF, electronics, communications systems and networking technologiesFamiliarity with VHF/UHF systems and secure, mission-critical applicationsExcellent stakeholder collaboration and a systems thinking approachCyber security awareness in the context of embedded or communications systemsWhy this role?Work on essential systems used by civilian and defence aviation worldwideBe part of a future-focused team that never stops innovatingAccreditations that reflects the culture and career development offeredFlexible working, high-trust environment, and long-term project pipelines mean stability and progressionYou’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 ..... full job details .....