Senior Systems Engineer

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Senior Systems Engineer – Surveillance Systems

Location: North London
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

A leading technology company specialising in advanced radar and surveillance systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to work across cutting-edge projects from concept to delivery, both in the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of systems solutions.

Provide technical support to sales and marketing, including input for bids and customer presentations.

Translate customer requirements into effective and compliant engineering solutions.

Apply systems engineering practices throughout the full lifecycle of products.

Support new product development from concept through to production release.

Maintain and enhance existing systems, including site visits and hands-on support where needed.

Introduce and integrate emerging technologies into new and existing systems.

Represent the company at technical conferences, seminars, and in published papers.

Travel within the UK and overseas, including potential deployments up to 6 weeks.

Essential Skills and Experience

Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

Proven experience in systems design, integration, and testing.

Strong understanding of full systems and product development lifecycles.

Ability to work across software, mechanical, and electrical engineering domains.

Strong communication skills with experience engaging across technical and non-technical audiences.

Proficiency in technical documentation, including specifications, proposals, and reports.

Physically fit and able to work at height.

Desirable Experience

Experience with radar systems or surveillance technologies.

Background in naval platform systems or navigation equipment.

Familiarity with UK Defence standards or safety compliance.

UK Security Clearance and full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits Package

Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Core working hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme

Stakeholder pension scheme

Life assurance

Location: North London

To qualify for this role you must hold a British Passport and have been resident in the UK for over 5 years

(Travel in the UK and overseas is a regular requirement)

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