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Senior Systems Engineer

Cambridge, UK (ZUK140)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-25 → 2026-07-30

Core

Lead end-to-end delivery of RF systems and products from concept through NPI, acting as the technical delivery lead for a system pod.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (RF Systems)

Builds

RF systems, prototypes, and manufacturable products for government, military, and defense stakeholders.

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Telecommunications, RF Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Systems engineering (V-model), RF system integration, multi-disciplinary team coordination, system-level trade-off management, NPI management, mechanical design review, troubleshooting complex electronics

Preferred skills

SolidWorks proficiency, experience with manned/unmanned systems, familiarity with MIL-STD/DEF-STAN standards, hands-on prototyping

Technologies

SolidWorks, RF testing equipment, CAD software

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day delivery of system projects from concept to NPI handover; Define and maintain system architecture, interfaces, and performance targets; Coordinate inputs from Hardware, RF, Embedded Software, and Mechanical teams; Lead system integration activities and convergence; Mentor junior engineers in systems practice; Troubleshoot complex system-level issues spanning multiple domains.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibility

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