Principal EW Systems Engineer (Technology)

Draken; Hurn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching up to 12%

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Draken is seeking a Principal EW Systems Engineer to join our Chief Technology Office and drive the design, integration and testing of sophisticated Electronic Warfare systems for airborne and ground missions. You will lead technical work packages, collaborate across Flight Operations, EW Operations and regulatory teams, and mentor engineers to uphold engineering excellence.

You will contribute to trials, customer engagements and ongoing capability development while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience developing and testing Radar EW systems.
• Strong understanding of EW technologies and military applications.
• Knowledge of RF/microwave engineering and related disciplines.
• Experience delivering technical work packages on time and to budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, prototyping, integration and testing of EW mission systems.
• Provide technical leadership for projects and work packages.
• Support introduction into service and through‑life support of systems.
• Develop system architectures, wiring diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of systems.
• Present technical solutions in reviews and advise on improvements.
• Manage requirements and engineering processes to meet governance.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electronic Warfare

RF/Microwave

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

Hours: Full-time 37 hours | Permanent

Location: Hurn

Benefits: Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and more.

About The Role

Draken is seeking an experienced Principal EW Systems Engineer to join our Chief Technology Office and play a key role in the development of cutting‑edge Electronic Warfare (EW) and mission systems that support our Integrated Adversary Air Training services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled engineer to lead the design, development, integration and testing of advanced airborne and ground‑based EW systems. Working as part of an Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), you will provide technical leadership on innovative projects that support both internal programmes and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across Flight Operations, EW Operations, Part 21G and Part 145 organisations, ensuring mission systems are delivered safely, effectively and to the highest engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, prototyping, integration and testing of Electronic Warfare mission systems.
• Provide technical leadership for nominated projects and technology work packages.
• Support the introduction into service and through‑life support of mission systems.
• Develop and maintain system architecture, design documentation, wiring diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions.
• Work closely with operational and engineering stakeholders to ensure successful system delivery.
• Contribute to customer and project review meetings, presenting technical solutions and recommendations.
• Support the implementation and management of requirements‑management tools and engineering processes.
• Identify opportunities for product, process and performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with engineering governance, lifecycle management processes and regulatory requirements.
• Promote technical excellence through mentoring and knowledge sharing across the engineering community.
• Support trials activities and occasional customer engagements within the UK and overseas.

About You

You are an experienced systems engineer with a strong background in Electronic Warfare and a passion for developing innovative defence solutions. You are equally comfortable leading technical activities, engaging with stakeholders and solving complex engineering challenges.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in the development and testing of Radar Electronic Warfare systems.
• Strong understanding of Radar and Electronic Warfare technologies and their military applications.
• Knowledge of RF and microwave engineering.
• Experience supporting trials and test activities.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and best practices.
• Proven experience delivering technical work packages to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Excellent technical writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively within a matrix organisation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• MEng or MSc qualification.
• Understanding of military or civil aircraft certification processes.
• Knowledge of air and maritime warfare environments and associated platforms.

Why Join Draken?

At Draken, you'll be part of a team delivering world‑class adversary air and mission training capabilities to military customers worldwide. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative technologies, influence future capability development and collaborate with some of the industry's leading engineers and operational specialists.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspectives and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process. Please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary‑wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting‑edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries, ensuring our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.