Chief Engineer - Electronic Warfare / Radar Systems

Holt Executive; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to guide the development of next-generation Electronic Warfare and Radar systems. This senior role involves shaping architectural vision, leading a multi-disciplinary team, and engaging with various stakeholders. Strong leadership and expertise in systems engineering are essential, along with eligibility for UK security clearance. Join a fast-paced, mission-critical environment to make impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in requirements management and definition.
• Proven ability to work across engineering disciplines.
• Must be eligible for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop system requirements.
• Define and maintain architectural vision for product development.
• Engage with customers to elicit system needs.

Skills

Requirements management

Knowledge of Atlassian tools

Familiarity with Electronic Warfare

Effective communication

Full systems engineering lifecycle

Strong leadership

Tools

DOORS

Cameo Systems Modeller

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the development of next-generation Electronic Warfare and Radar systems. This senior role offers the chance to shape the architectural vision of complex defence technologies, guiding projects from early requirements through to system delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop system requirements, models, and architectures.
• Define and maintain a clear architectural vision and capability roadmap for short-, medium-, and long-term product development.
• Support the evolution of systems architecting methodologies and best practices, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Apply system-of-systems and product development approaches to ensure alignment and efficiency across projects.
• Provide expert consultation and systems engineering guidance, supporting design reviews and key technical decisions.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to elicit system needs, constraints, and performance requirements.
• Conduct trade studies and produce candidate solution architectures, deriving and apportioning requirements at all levels.
• Collaborate with project management to estimate costs and assess alternative solutions.
• Mentor and coach engineers in systems architecture and core systems engineering skills.

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in requirements management, definition, and apportionment (including use of tools such as DOORS).
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools, Cameo Systems Modeller, or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW), RF systems, or Radar system design and operation.
• Proven ability to work across engineering disciplines and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including specification, verification, and validation.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and mentoring abilities.
• Must be eligible for UK security clearance.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the architecture and delivery of cutting-edge defence technologies while leading a talented team in a fast-moving, mission-critical environment.

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