Senior Systems Engineer Location: Thames Valley - Hybrid Working Our client is developing electronically beam-steered antenna technology for satellite communications, radar and RF sensing applications. Their work involves complex RF hardware, with products progressing from advanced prototypes towards commercial deployment. They are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to define system architectures, manage technical requirements and lead multidisciplinary integration across RF, antenna, electronics, mechanical and software engineering. This is a hands-on systems engineering position with significant responsibility for technical decisions, product definition and the development of deployable hardware systems. As a Senior Systems Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Managing system-level trade-offs involving performance, size, weight, power (SWaP), cost, manufacturability and reliability. Leading multidisciplinary integration across RF, antenna, electronics, mechanical and software engineering. Supporting environmental, EMC, thermal and field validation activities. Helping establish and improve requirements management, configuration control and wider systems engineering processes. Coordinating engineering activities and suppliers, supporting product demonstrations, field trials and progression towards production. For this Senior Systems Engineer position, our client is looking for someone with experience in: Product development involving SATCOM, radar, phased arrays, RF integration or aerospace and defence electronics. Managing interfaces between RF, electronics, mechanical and software subsystems. Evaluating engineering trade-offs against performance, cost and development constraints. Desirable experience includes phased-array or beam-steering technology, MBSE, SysML, low-SWaP systems, aerospace or defence qualification standards, and tools such as Jira or Confluence. A degree in Engineering, Physics or a related discipline is required, with an MEng preferred. Typically, candidates will have 7–10 years of relevant industrial experience. This position offers direct involvement in system architecture, technical decision-making and bringing complex RF hardware towards commercial deployment. You will work closely with senior engineering leadership and help shape systems engineering processes. Benefits include share options, pension contributions, 25 days' holiday plus eight bank holidays, and flexible working. If you would like to discuss this Senior Systems Engineer position further, please contact Teddy Jones at IC Resources.
Systems Engineering Engineer in Reading employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Join a dynamic team where innovation meets collaboration, as we empower our Opto Mechanical Engineers to transform cutting-edge optical concepts into tangible products. Our supportive work culture fosters continuous learning and professional growth, with hands-on opportunities in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a chance to work alongside industry experts, making this an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
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