Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors (International Travel)

SRT Marine Systems plc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and package

Private health care

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

SRT Marine Systems plc in the UK seeks a Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors to own the architecture, design, deployment and commissioning of ISR sensor solutions across coastal towers, vessels, UAVs and aircraft.

You will lead other engineers, ensure compliance with maritime standards, provide guidance on installation, integration and testing, and travel internationally to support customer projects on a 24/7 basis where required.

Qualifications

• Lead design authority for maritime sensor and RF system integrations.
• Ensure compliance with IALA, SOLAS, IMO and related standards.
• Translate technical findings into architectural decisions and delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Own high-level design and architecture for ISR sensor deployments.
• Lead installation, integration, testing and performance assessment.
• Provide guidance to engineers on RF, platform and sensor-system integration.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and field teams across regions.

Skills

System architecture

RF systems

Sensor integration

Project engineering

Technical guidance

Cross-team leadership

Job description

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.

The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry.

The role of the Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors, is to provide a blend of high-level system architecture understanding, proof-of-concept analysis and eventual installation standards and governance relating to radars, cameras, RF, VHF, and any other variations of the ISR sensor offerings across coastal towers, antenna masts, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft platforms.

The Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors will own the specification, design, deployment and commissioning of the elements of SRT's core sensor project deployments. The successful operation and functioning of these core systems is as critical to project success as the core MDA product.

This is a broad technical role and will require the Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors to technically lead other Engineers on the remit of the ISR sensors products not only from a design perspective but also from a deployment and training one; working with ICP and SRT training support teams. Additionally, a large part of the role will require 4th line support when needed in the solving of live system issues on a 24/7 basis where required.

*Please note – the role of Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors is a hybrid working role with your "home" office being Bristol, you will also WFH and the position doesrequire international travel in support of our customer projects (sometimes with short notice).

Key Responsibilities - Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors (not exhaustive):

Architecture & Technical Design Authority

• Serve as the Technical Design Authority for all maritime sensor and RF system integrations
• Ensure compliance with IALA, SOLAS, IMO and other relevant maritime regulatory standards
• Ensure high-level system architectures through RF performance modelling, carefully designed platform layouts, and integration strategies
• Lead and approve detailed design packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and engineering best practice
• Hold technical sign-off authority for all sensor and RF system integrations within MDA projects
• Ensure all solutions comply with contractual deliverables and long-term supportability requirements

Sensor Systems Expertise & Performance

• Lead the integration ISR sensors across fixed sites, towers, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, RF, and environmental design elements of multi-sensor installations and evaluate new sensors and technologies for suitability, compliance, and integration fit
• Develop repeatable installation solutions for known and variant platforms, ensuring complete and accurate technical data capture during surveys and configuration activities
• Analyse and optimise sensor coverage, RF propagation, performance limits, and environmental impacts
• Define and validate performance test criteria to ensure compliance and optimal behaviour within integrated MDA systems
• Provide expert technical guidance for installation, integration, maintenance and performance expectations
• Oversee proof-of-concept activities and translate results into architectural decisions

Project & Cross-Team Responsibilities

• Input into overall project High-Level Design, collaborating with other Design Authority Architects
• Create Project Engineering plans to define design tasks, documentation, and dependencies
• Support project and engineering stakeholders by translating complex technical issues into clear risks and recommendations
• Identify and elevate technical risks, design gaps, and blockers early
• Ensure RF and sensor architectures align with infrastructure, networking, and software system requirements
• Review and approve installation manuals, BOMs, and as-built documentation
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities to ensure consistent, high-quality system delivery

Supplier, Customer & Field Engagement

• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers during evaluation, selection, testing, and integration of sensors
• Represent SRT in customer workshops, surveys, design sessions, and technical reviews in the UK and overseas
• Visit operational sites - towers, coastal stations, vessels, aircraft, UAV platforms - to validate design, oversee installations, and support performance testing
• Ensure installation standards are met and correctly audited
• Provide guidance to engineers involved in RF, platform, and sensor-system integration

Benefits Package

• Excellent salary and package
• Private health care
• Career Development opportunities

SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.