Senior Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development and delivery of advanced solutions in defence and communications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage documentation, and ensure successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in systems engineering and strong knowledge of related methods and tools. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 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 and project/product implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering activities for products and manage project delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as requirements and test plans.
• Coordinate communication among leadership, engineering, and marketing.

Skills

Systems engineering methods

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.