Senior Integrations Engineer

Matchtech Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Integrations Engineer to support delivery of advanced marine communication and networked systems for defence customers. The role focuses on radios, intercoms and radio combiners for C4ISR, with involvement across the full systems development lifecycle from design and implementation through integration, testing, customer acceptance and in-service support.

You will drive system-level design, plan and execute integration and qualification activities, develop

Qualifications

• Experience delivering systems design, implementation, testing and systems integration within defence or similarly regulated environments.
• Understanding of the complete systems lifecycle including design, development, integration, acceptance and in-service support.
• Strong knowledge of network technologies and military-grade COTS communication and sensor systems.
• Deep technical knowledge of RF theory, tactical radio systems including HF, VHF and UHF, Software Defined Radios, MANET networking and waveform characteristics.
• Strong understanding of the C4ISR domain, including battlefield management systems, situational awareness software, sensor integration and tactical data links.
• Appreciation of complex electronics and firmware design principles would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with customers, suppliers and project teams.
• HNC-level qualification or equivalent experience in engineering, mathematics or science

Responsibilities

• Undertake system-level design activities and ensure technical requirements are met throughout design, integration, acceptance and in-service support.
• Plan and execute system and sub-system implementation, integration, testing and qualification activities.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system diagrams, system design documents, test plans, specifications, handbooks and procedures.
• Analyse and specify system acceptance requirements, supporting customer acceptance events at factory and external sites.
• Identify technical risks and opportunities, contributing to safety, reliability and through-life support activities.
• Attend and contribute to customer design reviews, project meetings and other key technical forums.
• Prepare progress reports and meeting minutes while maintaining effective communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support technical proposals, product research and development, and improvements to engineering quality, efficiency and cost.

Skills

System design

RF theory

C4ISR

Software Defined Radios

MANET networking

Lifecycle knowledge

Technical communication

Education

HNC-level qualification or equivalent in engineering/science

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Integrations Engineer for a permanent role supporting the delivery of advanced marine communication and networked systems. The position will focus on radios, intercom and radio combiners for C4ISR customers, with involvement across the full systems development lifecycle, from design and implementation through to integration, testing, customer acceptance and in-service support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake system-level design activities and ensure technical requirements are met throughout design, integration, acceptance and in-service support.
• Plan and execute system and sub-system implementation, integration, testing and qualification activities.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system diagrams, system design documents, test plans, specifications, handbooks and procedures.
• Analyse and specify system acceptance requirements, supporting customer acceptance events at factory and external sites.
• Identify technical risks and opportunities, contributing to safety, reliability and through-life support activities.
• Attend and contribute to customer design reviews, project meetings and other key technical forums.
• Prepare progress reports and meeting minutes while maintaining effective communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support technical proposals, product research and development, and improvements to engineering quality, efficiency and cost.

Job Requirements:

• Experience delivering systems design, implementation, testing and systems integration within the defence or another highly regulated environment.
• Understanding of the complete systems lifecycle, including design, development, integration, acceptance and in-service support.
• Strong knowledge of network technologies and military-grade COTS communication and sensor systems.
• Deep technical knowledge of RF theory, tactical radio systems including HF, VHF and UHF, Software Defined Radios, MANET networking and waveform characteristics.
• Strong understanding of the C4ISR domain, including battlefield management systems, situational awareness software, sensor integration and tactical data links.
• Appreciation of complex electronics and firmware design principles would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with customers, suppliers and project teams.
• HNC-level qualification or equivalent experience in engineering, mathematics or science, together with practical, hands-on engineering skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working in a Systems Design Authority role would be beneficial.
• Experience of agile or spiral development lifecycles is desirable.
• Membership of a professional engineering or science institute would be advantageous.
• Sole UK nationality and the ability to attain SC UK Security Clearance.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to undertake occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Career Development:

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging defence and marine systems projects while developing expertise across systems engineering, integration, C4ISR communications and customer acceptance. The successful applicant will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and play an important role in the continued development of innovative products and engineering capabilities.