Senior Systems Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Brackley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Brackley is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the full product lifecycle, from supporting bids to delivering advanced solutions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, with strong knowledge in engineering design and project management. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence products, a competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge products

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Contribution to impactful projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering methods, tools, and processes.
• Experience managing the full engineering development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering activities for products including bid support and technical solution definition.
• Take technical ownership of project delivery and manage design trade-offs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Skills

Systems engineering methods

Technical ownership

Cross-departmental communication

Analogue/digital electronics

Software development principles

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Orion is working with a world leader that has a dynamic, diverse team of innovative individuals dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge solutions in defence and communications. Their commitment to excellence drives us to develop world‑class products that make a real impact. They are now seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team.

The role of Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the full product lifecycle, from supporting bids and tenders to gathering requirements, defining system architecture, verifying, and delivering. You will be joining a small, agile team that continually designs and develops advanced products across multiple capability areas, including secure tactical data links, RF spectrum monitoring, and battlespace solutions. In this position, you will lead technical development efforts, working closely with RF, Hardware, Mechanical, and Embedded engineering teams.

Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer

• Lead Systems Engineering activities for their products, including bid support, technical solution definition, system architecture, requirements management, performance analysis, interface definition, and verification.
• Take technical ownership of project delivery, managing design trade‑offs, internal and external resources, and leading design reviews.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as system requirements, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, test plans, and user manuals.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental communication, ensuring alignment among leadership, engineering disciplines, marketing, and customer support.
• Support project planning, including risk registers, project schedules, budgets, and status reporting.
• Organise and lead design reviews (Preliminary, Interim, Critical) in accordance with company procedures.

Requirements of the Senior Systems Engineer

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering methods, tools, and processes.
• Proven background in engineering design, systems engineering, or project/product implementation within a company of similar size.
• Experience managing the full engineering development lifecycle and delivering complex systems successfully.
• Knowledge of analogue/digital electronics and software development principles.
• British citizen or able to obtain the necessary security clearance (SC).

Benefits for the Senior Systems Engineer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge defence and communication products in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative team culture supporting innovation and professional growth.
• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Contribution to impactful projects with national security relevance.

If you are interested in this Senior Systems Engineer position, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.