Our client, a leading defence and security company, is currently seeking a highly experienced and enthusiastic Senior Systems Engineer to join their team as a Senior Systems SDA. This permanent role is based in either Chertsey or Portland and will involve leading a major project team to deliver complex systems involving specialist sensors, electronics, signal-processing firmware, and software.

• System design, implementation, integration, and acceptance for defence communications projects.
• Provide technical leadership to multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure operational performance requirements are achieved.
• Liaise and collaborate with MOD, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct engineering design reviews with project teams and customers.
• Observe, predict, and apply scientific, engineering, and technological trends to improve business offerings.
• Support research activities, including customer-funded or PV-funded studies and prototype development.
• Produce and present technical papers and reports.
• Support business development through preparation and review of technical proposals and solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies, techniques, and processes.
• Mentor and develop junior staff where required.
• Provide expert advice to the Senior Management Team and Managing Director.

• In-depth knowledge and experience in defence and systems engineering.
• Proven track record delivering complex system design, implementation, testing, and integration within the communications domain.
• Strong background in technical leadership within both project teams and the wider business.
• Ability to present complex ideas clearly to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to work collaboratively, including short periods on customer premises when required.
• Innovative and creative approach to solving complex technical problems.
• Ability to work independently and with teams spread across multiple sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Capability to engage with multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, firmware, mechanical).
• Eligible to obtain UK DV security clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Willingness to undertake occasional UK and international travel.

• Exposure across the full engineering lifecycle with clear career direction.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to 24 additional holiday days per year).
• Flexible working with core hours of 09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:00.
• Role-specific allowances.
• Holiday shutdown from 24 December to 2 January.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Private medical care with access to over 50 clinics and hospitals nationwide.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (technology, bicycles, electric vehicles, Microsoft Office subscriptions, and more).
• Company-provided laptop, mobile phone, and home-office equipment.
• Relocation package available.

If you are a seasoned Systems Engineer looking for a challenging new opportunity in the defence and security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client''s innovative and dynamic team.