Electromagnetic Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global defence leader as an Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and validation of cutting-edge EW weapon systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements. Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive innovation in EW technologies. This position offers a hybrid working pattern, competitive salary, and a range of attractive benefits including a bonus and enhanced parental leave. If you're passionate about shaping the future of defence systems, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to £2,500 bonus

14% pension contribution

Flexi Leave (15 extra days)

26 weeks' enhanced parental leave

Career growth with training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex system development, ideally in defence or EW.
• Familiarity with requirements management and integration processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and validation of EW weapon systems.
• Oversee end-to-end integration of complex EW systems.

Skills

Systems Engineering Expertise

Electromagnetic Countermeasures (ECM)

Support/Surveillance (ES) systems

Requirements Management

Integration and Risk Analysis

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer

Location: Stevenage or Bristol (Relocation support available)
Salary: Up to £50,000 - £58,000 (dependent on experience)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - Minimum 3 days per week onsite

The Role:

We are seeking an Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of cutting-edge EW weapon systems. You will act as the technical authority for EW capabilities, ensuring systems meet operational requirements while collaborating with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. EW System Design & Verification: Develop and validate RF systems, threat analyses, and modelling/simulation tools.
2. Requirements Management: Serve as the EW requirements authority, using tools like DOORS.
3. Systems Integration: Oversee end-to-end integration of complex EW systems.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal/external partners to align technical and operational needs.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Systems Engineering Expertise: Proven experience in complex system development (ideally defence/EW).
• EW Knowledge: Understanding of Electromagnetic Countermeasures (ECM) and Support/Surveillance (ES) systems.
• Full Lifecycle Delivery: Experience from concept to validation, including capability assessments.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with requirements management (DOORS), integration, and risk analysis.

Why Apply?

• Lead next- EW technologies in a global defence leader.
• Up to £2,500 bonus + 14% pension contribution.
• Flexi Leave (15 extra days) + 26 weeks' enhanced parental leave.
• Career growth with training, mentorship, and clear progression paths.

Interested? Apply now to shape the future of EW systems.