At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical direction and systems architecture for cutting-edge Electronic Warfare projects.
- Company: High-tech defence organisation in Bristol with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Work independently while collaborating with international engineering teams.
- Why this job: Join a specialist team and make a real impact on next-gen naval defence technology.
- Qualifications: Strong background in Systems Engineering and experience with RF systems or Electronic Warfare.
Systems Architect – Electronic Warfare
We are working with a high tech defence organisation in Bristol seeking a Systems Architect to provide technical direction and systems ownership across a specialist Electronic Warfare (EW) programme.
This is a standalone senior technical role, acting as a key technical authority across the programme. You will work closely with an established international engineering team to integrate and adapt technology for UK-developed defence systems, with a particular focus on RESM, RF signal conditioning and associated firmware.
The Role
- Provide systems architecture across the programme.
- Act as a key UK technical authority for the hardware and system architecture.
- Lead the technical approach for EW/RESM systems, including RF signal conditioning and firmware interfaces.
- Work closely with international engineering teams to transfer and adapt technology into robust UK solutions.
- Provide technical oversight across system architecture, development, integration and verification.
- Collaborate with systems, RF, hardware, firmware and wider engineering teams to ensure effective system integration.
- Support the development and evolution of specialist naval Electronic Warfare / MEWSIC capability.
- Operate as a senior individual contributor with no direct reports.
About You
- Strong background in Systems Engineering / Systems Architecture within defence, aerospace or another high-assurance environment.
- Experience working with Electronic Warfare, RESM, RF systems or related technologies.
- Good understanding of RF signal conditioning and hardware/firmware interfaces.
- Comfortable taking technical ownership and acting as a senior technical authority within a wider engineering organisation.
- Experience working across international engineering teams and technology transfer would be highly advantageous.
- Able to work independently while providing credible technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-tech defence organisation in Bristol, working on cutting-edge Electronic Warfare technology within a specialist engineering environment and playing a key role in the development of next generation naval defence capability.
Systems Architect employer: Frontier Resourcing
Join a leading high-tech defence organisation in Bristol, where innovation meets excellence in Electronic Warfare technology. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and offers unique opportunities to engage with international engineering teams, ensuring that your contributions directly impact the future of naval defence capabilities. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on cutting-edge projects, we provide a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
