Senior Systems Engineer

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to lead systems design and integration across multiple projects. This role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and involves collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering disciplines and possess excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities are offered in this dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems design, integration, and testing.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycles from concept to delivery.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver systems design, integration, and test activities.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.
• Develop technical proposals and reports.

Skills

Systems design

Integration

Testing

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

Common test equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Enfield, UK

Salary: Up to £65,000

Type: Permanent

About the Company

Join a leading engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced systems design. Known for delivering innovative solutions across multiple domains, they offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where technical expertise is valued and impactful work is delivered globally.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with a strong grounding in systems design, integration, and testing. The role requires a broad understanding of engineering disciplines—including software, mechanical, and electrical—combined with the ability to apply knowledge across multiple projects. You will be responsible for supporting product lifecycles from concept through to delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to high-profile, technically complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver systems design, integration, and test activities across multiple projects.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.
• Develop and present technical proposals, specifications, and reports to a high standard.
• Apply engineering knowledge flexibly across software, mechanical, and electrical domains.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
• Travel as required to support project delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in systems design, integration, and test.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycles from concept to delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Mentoring experience and ability to lead small engineering teams.
• Strong written English and computer literacy.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of Radar, Radio, or Navigation systems.
• Experience with communications protocols (RS485, RS232, TCP/IP, CANBus).
• Product development experience for Naval or Defence platforms.
• Exposure to EMC, electronics, ESD, or circuit-level fault finding.
• Familiarity with common test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analysers).
• Member of a professional engineering institution (IMechE, IET, INCOSE).

About You

You are adaptable, resourceful, and proactive, with a strong customer focus and a keen eye for detail. You thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are motivated by learning and applying new technologies. Confident and professional, you are comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels and contributing positively to a high-performing engineering team.

Pertemps Engineering Division

If you are an experienced Senior Systems Engineer looking for your next senior-level assignment, please apply with your CV or contact the Pertemps Engineering Division on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. We specialise in placing high-level engineers into complex manufacturing and engineering environments across the UK.