Lead Systems Engineer - RF, EW & Defence (Hybrid)

Matchtech; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a leader in the Defence & Security sector. This permanent role focuses on designing and delivering EW, RF communications, sensor systems and PNT solutions for UK Defence and National Security customers.

You will lead technical activities across the full development lifecycle, develop architectures, and drive engagements with stakeholders to ensure delivery of cost-effective, high-quality capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in defence/aerospace or electronic systems preferred.
• Strong systems engineering across the full product lifecycle required.
• Experience leading technical teams and making system-level design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as System Design Authority for complex defence technology programmes.
• Lead systems engineering across the full development lifecycle from concept to acceptance.
• Develop system architectures for EW, RF, sensor and PNT solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams across HW/SW/FW/RF/DSP/FPGA.
• Manage technical risk, trade-offs, dependencies and engineering decisions.
• Support customer engagement, technical reviews, and solution development workshops.
• Contribute to business development, bids and capability roadmaps.
• Ensure delivery against cost, schedule, performance and quality goals.
• Support trials, demonstrations and rapid prototyping as required.

Skills

Electronic Warfare

RF Communications

Systems Engineering

Defence Industry

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Lifecycle Management

Education

Engineering/CS/Physics degree

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a leader in the Defence & Security sector. This permanent role focuses on designing and delivering EW, RF communications, sensor systems and PNT solutions for UK Defence and National Security customers.

You will lead technical activities across the full development lifecycle, develop architectures, and drive engagements with stakeholders to ensure delivery of cost-effective, high-quality capabilities.