Senior Systems Engineer | Outsource UK

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer – Defence & Radar Systems
Location: North London
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 DOE
Employment Type: Permanent

Join a leading defence and surveillance technology organisation working on the next generation of radar and naval systems. We’re recruiting a Senior Systems Engineer to play a critical role in delivering complex projects, from initial concept through to final acceptance.
As part of a skilled engineering team, you will work across the full systems engineering lifecycle – including bid support, system design, integration, and customer delivery – contributing directly to national and international defence programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle: from concept through to delivery and acceptance.
  • Produce specifications, develop integration plans, conduct verification, and support customer acceptance activities.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, mechanical) and stakeholders to define system-level requirements.
  • Deliver innovative product solutions based on advanced radar technologies.
  • Prepare and present documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support bids and proposal writing.
  • Travel within the UK and internationally may be required at short notice.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Strong experience in systems design, integration, and test.
  • Understanding of the full systems and product development lifecycle.
  • Ability to work across engineering disciplines and coordinate technical activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
  • Engineering degree (or equivalent experience).
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
  • Background in radar, naval systems, navigation equipment, or defence platforms is preferred but not essential
  • UK Security Clearance or the ability to obtain it.
Interested?
Apply today with your CV or contact Outsource UK for more details about this opportunity.

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