Senior Systems Engineer
CV-LibraryAddlestone, SurreypermanentPosted: 28 April 2026
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Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Location: Based near Addlestone, Surrey
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Are you a highly experienced Systems Engineer with a background in defence, communications, or complex integrated systems?
We’re supporting a specialist engineering business in the defence sector in their search for a Senior Systems Engineer / System Design Authority to lead major technical projects involving specialist sensors, electronics, firmware, software, and signal processing systems.
This is a senior-level opportunity where you will take ownership of the full system design lifecycle, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex solutions to high-profile customers.
Security / Eligibility Requirements – Please Read Before Applying
Due to the nature of the work and security clearance requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Must hold a UK passport
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No dual nationality due to clearance restrictions
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Ideally British-born, although this may be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Must be eligible to obtain high-level UK Security Clearance / DV clearance
Senior Systems Engineer Benefits
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Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience, Paid overtime or time off in lieu
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Flexible working hours with core hours in place, Competitive employer pension contribution, Private medical care, Holiday closedown over Christmas
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Training, development and career progression opportunities
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Salary sacrifice schemes, Company laptop / mobile / home office equipment
*
Relocation package available for the right candidate
The Role
As the senior technical authority on major programmes, you will be responsible for:
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Leading the system design, implementation, integration, testing, and customer acceptance of complex engineering systems
*
Acting as System Design Authority across multiple defence communications and sensor-based projects
*
Providing technical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering
*
Conducting engineering design reviews internally and with customers
*
Liaising with MOD, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders
*
Supporting prototype development, research projects, and funded studies
*
Producing technical reports, papers, and presentations
*
Supporting the commercial/business development team with technical proposals and solutions
*
Driving innovation and continuous improvement across engineering processes
*
Mentoring and developing junior engineers
What We’re Looking For
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Extensive experience within Systems Engineering in a defence or highly regulated environment
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Proven experience delivering complex system design, integration, and test projects
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Experience within communications systems, sensor systems, navigation, or maritime systems would be highly advantageous
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Strong technical leadership and project ownership experience
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Ability to communicate complex technical information to stakeholders at all levels
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Engineering Degree or equivalent
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Full UK driving licence
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Ability to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business working on genuinely cutting-edge defence and communication technologies, where you can make a real impact and play a key role in major long-term programmes.
To apply, press apply and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Location: Based near Addlestone, Surrey
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Are you a highly experienced Systems Engineer with a background in defence, communications, or complex integrated systems?
We’re supporting a specialist engineering business in the defence sector in their search for a Senior Systems Engineer / System Design Authority to lead major technical projects involving specialist sensors, electronics, firmware, software, and signal processing systems.
This is a senior-level opportunity where you will take ownership of the full system design lifecycle, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex solutions to high-profile customers.
Security / Eligibility Requirements – Please Read Before Applying
Due to the nature of the work and security clearance requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria:
*
Must hold a UK passport
*
No dual nationality due to clearance restrictions
*
Ideally British-born, although this may be considered on a case-by-case basis
*
Must be eligible to obtain high-level UK Security Clearance / DV clearance
Senior Systems Engineer Benefits
*
Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience, Paid overtime or time off in lieu
*
Flexible working hours with core hours in place, Competitive employer pension contribution, Private medical care, Holiday closedown over Christmas
*
Training, development and career progression opportunities
*
Salary sacrifice schemes, Company laptop / mobile / home office equipment
*
Relocation package available for the right candidate
The Role
As the senior technical authority on major programmes, you will be responsible for:
*
Leading the system design, implementation, integration, testing, and customer acceptance of complex engineering systems
*
Acting as System Design Authority across multiple defence communications and sensor-based projects
*
Providing technical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering
*
Conducting engineering design reviews internally and with customers
*
Liaising with MOD, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders
*
Supporting prototype development, research projects, and funded studies
*
Producing technical reports, papers, and presentations
*
Supporting the commercial/business development team with technical proposals and solutions
*
Driving innovation and continuous improvement across engineering processes
*
Mentoring and developing junior engineers
What We’re Looking For
*
Extensive experience within Systems Engineering in a defence or highly regulated environment
*
Proven experience delivering complex system design, integration, and test projects
*
Experience within communications systems, sensor systems, navigation, or maritime systems would be highly advantageous
*
Strong technical leadership and project ownership experience
*
Ability to communicate complex technical information to stakeholders at all levels
*
Engineering Degree or equivalent
*
Full UK driving licence
*
Ability to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business working on genuinely cutting-edge defence and communication technologies, where you can make a real impact and play a key role in major long-term programmes.
To apply, press apply and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss