Principal Systems Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Principal System Engineer to join our expanding team.

Sepura is looking for an experienced engineer to take on the role of Principal System Engineer. In this role you will shape the technical direction of our products, guiding teams to create high quality, reliable and forward-looking solutions. You will collaborate with Product Management and engineering teams to turn customer needs into innovative, cost-effective designs. This is an exciting opportunity to influence future product strategy and help deliver industry leading communication solutions.

We’re looking for a creative problem solver who loves generating fresh ideas and tackling challenges head‑on. You will be confident using your own initiative and will guide and support engineering teams while championing smart technical decisions across the business.

Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Role

As a Principal System Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping the technical direction of our products. You will lead the design of innovative solutions and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance and reliability. This is a role for someone who is confident in their engineering abilities and enjoys solving complex problems with creativity and clarity.

You will work closely with subject matter experts, engineering teams and product management to turn customer and market needs into effective technical solutions. You will guide engineering teams, provide clear technical leadership and make informed decisions that keep projects on track. Your ability to communicate well with both technical and non-technical colleagues will be vital in building strong working relationships across the business.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and driven to design the best products possible. You will be a team player who brings energy, fresh ideas and a positive approach to every challenge. You will be comfortable taking ownership, supporting others and inspiring a culture of continuous improvement.

This role offers the chance to influence future product strategy, improve how we work and make a direct impact on the development of industry leading solutions. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow, innovate and help shape the future of our products.

Day To Day

Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as the engineering authority for Sepura development projects, guiding technical direction with confidence.
• Work with subject matter experts to architect strong, future ready technical solutions.
• Provide hands on technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.
• Build strong relationships across the business and help drive projects to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Serve as a senior engineering voice, reviewing evidence and making clear, informed technical decisions.
• Identify risks early and create practical actions that keep projects on track.
• Partner with the advanced technology team to turn research concepts into real products.
• Generate new ideas and help improve the way we work.
• Use your product knowledge to respond quickly to issues and shape effective solutions.
• Guide teams in good engineering practice to ensure high quality products that meet all requirements.
• Manage stakeholders through clear communication, planning and regular updates.
• Work closely with the project manager to shape processes and maintain project schedules.
• Act as the go to contact for engineering teams, helping resolve issues and supporting technical decisions.
• Assessing compliance of product performance against requirements.
• Keep an eye on industry trends and help influence future product roadmaps.
• Manage supply chain challenges by assessing obsolescence notifications and finding strong alternative solutions.

Travel may occasionally be a part of the role, potentially involving visiting customers to discuss technical solutions, or visiting suppliers to resolve technical issues. Therefore, the successful candidate must have a valid passport and drivers licence.

Due to the nature of our UK customer base, the individual may be expected to complete UK Security Clearance (SC) vetting.

This role is 5-days a week at our Waterbeach office but we could offer hybrid working (minimum 3-days on site).

What You Need To Succeed

Qualifications (must have)

• Degree or diploma in Engineering. Electronics, Software, Mechanical or System Engineering

Experience and Skills (must have)

• Proven leadership experience within a similar technical role.
• A self‑starter with strong technical leadership skills in a multidisciplinary product development environment.
• Solid understanding of product development lifecycle principles.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders to ensure product designs meet functional and non-functional requirements and align with wider technical and architectural goals.
• Skilled in defining technical requirements and leading teams to deliver against them.
• Experience aligning product development standards and frameworks with business and technology strategy.
• Expert in using analytical methods to design solutions that deliver the best outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commercial and organisational awareness with experience in mentoring, coaching, performance management and resource planning.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and collaborative environment.
• Able to build strong working relationships and challenge constructively when needed.
• Tenacity and drive to achieve demanding goals.
• Analytical thinker with a logical approach to identifying issues and delivering solutions.
• Experience developing, implementing and reporting on KPIs.
• Ability to research, identify and apply innovative solutions.
• Passion for inspiring a culture of continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Experience of RF communications system development

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