Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Southampton, South East

Systems Engineer

Full-Time£48,000 - 88,000 per yearayerUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Experience with system engineering lifecycles, tailoring, and planning
  • Experience working with commercial managers and civil contractors for system installation and deployment
  • Ability to chair design reviews
  • Skills in requirements elicitation and management
  • Proficiency in risk and opportunity management
  • Knowledge of configuration management and baseline development through lifecycle
  • Understanding of Electronic Warfare (EW) and military as well as civil communications systems
  • Appreciation of hardware, firmware, and software including SDR with high speed ADCs and RF sub-systems
  • Familiarity with a production environment, design, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and test fixtures
  • Knowledge of product qualification and safety, relevant legislation, and sign-off processes
  • Understanding of environmental regulations and legislation, product sign-off
  • Familiarity with EMC regulations and control techniques, and collaboration with specialists
Responsibilities:
  • Tailor and plan system engineering lifecycles to meet project requirements
  • Collaborate with commercial managers and civil contractors for effective system installation and deployment
  • Chair design reviews and ensure all stakeholders are aligned
  • Elicit and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle
  • Manage risks and opportunities proactively
  • Develop and maintain configuration management and baseline documentation
  • Understand and apply knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW) and communications systems
  • Work with hardware, firmware, and software in various production environments
  • Ensure product qualification and adherence to safety legislation
  • Oversee compliance with environmental regulations and ensure product sign-off
  • Collaborate with specialists to ensure EMC regulations are met and sign-offs are secured
Technologies:
  • Firmware
  • Hardware
  • Support

More:

We are a company driven by respect and equality, proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united in the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. We are here to support you, and if you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.

last updated 31 week of 2026

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About Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Southampton

IT

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