At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and integration of advanced maritime sensor systems across various platforms.
- Company: Join a leading multinational in marine surveillance technology with a global impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private healthcare, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid role based in Bristol with exciting international travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in marine safety and security while travelling internationally.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems engineering and a passion for innovative technology.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies (MDA), products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.
SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry.
The role of the Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors is to provide a blend of high-level system architecture understanding, proof-of-concept analysis, and eventual installation standards and governance relating to radars, cameras, RF, VHF, and any other variations of the ISR sensor offerings across coastal towers, antenna masts, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft platforms. The Lead Systems Engineer will own the specification, design, deployment, and commissioning of the elements of SRT's core sensor project deployments. The successful operation and functioning of these core systems is critical to project success.
This is a broad technical role and will require the Lead Systems Engineer to technically lead other Engineers on the remit of the ISR sensors products not only from a design perspective but also from a deployment and training one; working with ICP and SRT training support teams. Additionally, a large part of the role will require 4th line support when needed in solving live system issues on a 24/7 basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecture & Technical Design Authority
- Serve as the Technical Design Authority for all maritime sensor and RF system integrations
- Ensure compliance with IALA, SOLAS, IMO and other relevant maritime regulatory standards
- Lead and approve detailed design packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and engineering best practice
- Hold technical sign-off authority for all sensor and RF system integrations within MDA projects
- Ensure all solutions comply with contractual deliverables and long-term supportability requirements
- Sensor Systems Expertise & Performance
- Lead the integration of ISR sensors across fixed sites, towers, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, RF, and environmental design elements of multi-sensor installations
- Develop repeatable installation solutions for known and variant platforms
- Analyse and optimise sensor coverage, RF propagation, performance limits, and environmental impacts
- Define and validate performance test criteria to ensure compliance and optimal behaviour within integrated MDA systems
- Provide expert technical guidance for installation, integration, maintenance and performance expectations
- Project & Cross-Team Responsibilities
- Input into overall project High-Level Design, collaborating with other Design Authority Architects
- Create Project Engineering plans to define design tasks, documentation, and dependencies
- Support project and engineering stakeholders by translating complex technical issues into clear risks and recommendations
- Identify and escalate technical risks, design gaps, and blockers early
- Ensure RF and sensor architectures align with infrastructure, networking, and software system requirements
- Review and approve installation manuals, BOMs, and as-built documentation
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities to ensure consistent, high-quality system delivery
- Supplier, Customer & Field Engagement
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers during evaluation, selection, testing, and integration of sensors
- Represent SRT in customer workshops, surveys, design sessions, and technical reviews in the UK and overseas
- Visit operational sites to validate design, oversee installations, and support performance testing
- Ensure installation standards are met and correctly audited
- Provide guidance to engineers involved in RF, platform, and sensor-system integration
Benefits Package:
- Excellent salary and package
- Private health care
- Career Development opportunities
SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors (International Travel) employer: SRT Marine Systems plc
SRT Marine Systems plc is an exceptional employer located in Birmingham, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while working on cutting-edge monitoring solutions alongside a passionate team. The company's commitment to excellence in engineering, combined with the chance to engage with colleagues in Cardiff, makes it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful employment.
