Systems Engineer

Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, or someone in a similar systems-focused engineering role.
• We require a degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
• We need a strong background in radio communications, RF systems, or related communications technologies.
• We require a good understanding of IP networking technologies.
• We need experience working with VoIP systems and network-based communications.
• We require a strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle.
• We need the ability to translate requirements into functional system behaviours and use cases.
• We require strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• We need experience producing technical system documentation.
• We require an understanding of systems integration and verification activities.
• We require eligibility to obtain and maintain BPSS security clearance.
• Cyber security or cyber resilience experience would be highly beneficial.
• Exposure to hardware design and/or software engineering would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of wider network technologies would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• We contribute to the full product development lifecycle from requirements capture through to verification and delivery.
• We define and document system-level requirements and functional specifications.
• We break down high-level customer and technical requirements into detailed functional use cases.
• We support system architecture development for RF and communications-based products.
• We conduct technical design reviews and provide engineering input throughout development phases.
• We work on integrated system solutions involving radio communications, IP networking, VoIP, and associated technologies.
• We ensure our systems comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and technical requirements.
• We produce detailed technical documentation including system diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• We support verification, validation, and integration activities across hardware and software environments.
• We identify technical risks and support resolution activities throughout projects.
• We contribute to system commonality and compatibility across product ranges.
• We support future product and technology planning activities.
• We provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers.
• We work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across systems, software, hardware, and product functions.

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• Network
• Security

More:

We are developing advanced RF and integrated systems for mission-critical communications and network-based technology used worldwide, supporting critical aviation infrastructure globally. Our work spans highly complex, technically challenging projects where reliability, performance, and engineering quality are paramount. You will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values technical thinking, problem solving, and long-term professional development. We offer a salary up to £55,000, a 37.5-hour working week with flexitime and core hours, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution, private healthcare, life assurance, a buy and sell holiday scheme, Liberty Days, long service and retirement awards, a subsidised staff canteen, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, continuous training and learning opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support, and free on-site parking.

last updated 31 week of 2026