Senior Systems Engineer

KeTech; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company providing innovative technology to the railways is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess broad engineering skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to manage multiple projects effectively. You will play a crucial role in developing hardware solutions while maintaining attention to detail and working collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

25 days’ leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays

UK Healthcare Scheme

Employee Rewards scheme

Free, on-site parking

Working from home days

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer with at least 4 years recent experience.
• Able to work on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Flexible under challenging timescales.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of systems and hardware solutions.
• Conduct technical investigations and discussions with clients.
• Active participation in design review process and configuration control.

Skills

Engineering skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree or HND

Job description

KeTech provides innovative technology to the railways, transforming the industry one system at a time. At KeTech, we are always looking to the future, to find new ways to advance, to raise the expectations in the industry and set the new standard. We deliver a range of exciting projects, each with their own challenges; but the benefits they provide to the railway, passengers and industry goals are monumental.

Join us in the next chapter of our story as we help you begin yours…

About you!

With a Company culture driven by innovation, we are looking for a talented and enthusiastic engineering professional to join our engineering team.

We are looking for a driven and proactive Senior Systems Engineer, someone who's enthusiastic with a positive, can-do attitude.

What will you be doing?

The role of Senior Systems Engineer is a component of the Engineering Team as such the post holder is responsible for the development of systems and hardware solutions as allocated by the Systems Manager, working under the instruction of a Project Manager.

We require the post holder to have a broad range engineering skills, and must be capable of working autonomously, with minimal levels of supervision.

Technical investigations/ discussions with clients are likely and active participation in the design review process and configuration control are intrinsic parts of the role.

therefore, the post holder must have attention to detail and the ability to accurately document any designs produced.

• A professional Engineer with at least 4 years recent experience and a relevant engineering Degree or HND
• Must be able to work on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Must be flexible when faced with challenging timescales.
• Likely to have developed a number of electrical/ electronic solutions in small to medium sized projects, following the development cycle from concept to final acceptance.
• Must be accurate and able to communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Professional accreditation is desirable.
• Willingness to work outside their core skill set
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 25 days’ leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Additional leave commensurate to length of service
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• UK Healthcare Scheme with access to benefits covering a range of health and wellbeing treatments and support
• Employee Rewards scheme with accessto thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on days out, or nights in and awide range of retail vouchers and discounts
• Sick pay
• Free, on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities with complimentary tea and coffee
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward
• Working from home days

How to Apply:

Contact; Jessica Wilson, HR Co-ordinator with you CV

[e-mail]

Full time (37.5 hours), Monday to Friday

Contract type Permanent Salary NegotiableShare this job LinkedinTwitterFacebookEmail

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About KeTech

KeTech provides innovative technology to the railways, transforming the industry one system at a time. At KeTech, we are always looking to the future, to find new ways to advance, to raise the expectations in the industry and set the new standard. We deliver a range of exciting projects, each with their own challenges; but the benefits they provide to the railway, passengers and industry goals are monumental.

Join us in the next chapter of our story as we help you begin yours…

About you!

With a Company culture driven by innovation, we are looking for a talented and enthusiastic engineering professional to join our engineering team.

We are looking for a driven and proactive Senior Systems Engineer, someone who's enthusiastic with a positive, can-do attitude.

What will you be doing?

The role of Senior Systems Engineer is a component of the Engineering Team as such the post holder is responsible for the development of systems and hardware solutions as allocated by the Systems Manager, working under the instruction of a Project Manager.

We require the post holder to have a broad range engineering skills, and must be capable of working autonomously, with minimal levels of supervision.

Technical investigations/ discussions with clients are likely and active participation in the design review process and configuration control are intrinsic parts of the role.

therefore, the post holder must have attention to detail and the ability to accurately document any designs produced.

Essential Skills

A professional Engineer with at least 4 years recent experience and a relevant engineering Degree or HND

Must be able to work on multiple simultaneous projects.

Must be flexible when faced with challenging timescales.

Likely to have developed a number of electrical/ electronic solutions in small to medium sized projects, following the development cycle from concept to final acceptance.

Must be accurate and able to communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing.

Professional accreditation is desirable.

Willingness to work outside their core skill set

Benefits:

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Career progression

25 days’ leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays

Additional leave commensurate to length of service

Pension scheme with employer contributions

UK Healthcare Scheme with access to benefits covering a range of health and wellbeing treatments and support

Employee Rewards scheme with accessto thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on days out, or nights in and awide range of retail vouchers and discounts

Sick pay

Free, on-site parking

Kitchen facilities with complimentary tea and coffee

Employee referral scheme with financial reward

Working from home days

How to Apply:

Contact; Jessica Wilson, HR Co-ordinator with you CV

[e-mail]

Full time (37.5 hours), Monday to Friday

Contract type Permanent Salary NegotiableShare this job LinkedinTwitterFacebookEmail

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Created on 20/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom