Senior Microwave Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Senior Systems Engineer – Data Link & ISR Systems We are seeking a motivated and imaginative Senior Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of advanced communication, data link, and ISR video management solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, high-impact engineering team that thrives on solving complex problems and delivering world-class products to defence and aerospace customers. You'll work across the full engineering lifecycle — from customer requirements analysis and system architecture design, through to technical support for business development and certification support. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable engaging with customers as they are in technical problem solving and system definition. Key Responsibilities Carry out analysis of customer requirements to provide technical solutions and documentation supporting the business development and sales process. Act as a technical resource for the ECS Data Link portfolio, including: COFDM video and audio radio downlink systems ISR video management systems Serve as a technical authority in RF coverage planning, using industry-standard RF simulation and plotting tools to assess and optimise system performance. Support sales and marketing activities by: Attending trade shows and customer demonstrations Delivering technical presentations and product training courses Producing engineering notes, white papers, and application guides on ECS products and use cases Contribute to systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle—from bid and proposal through architecture, verification, and delivery. Collaborate with RF, hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure the system-level design meets customer and certification requirements. Apply knowledge of DO-160G aircraft certification standards and procedures in the development and qualification of airborne products. Maintain a clear system-level vision through all project phases, managing trade-offs and ensuring coherent integration across subsystems. Support process improvement, documentation, and design review activities to strengthen engineering governance. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in systems engineering, ideally within secure communications, defence electronics, or aerospace systems. Solid understanding of requirements capture, system architecture, interface control, and verification & validation. Familiarity with RF systems, video data links, and airborne communication standards. Working knowledge of DO-160G and certification of avionics or airborne systems. Proficiency in RF coverage modelling using tools such as ICS Telecom, EDX, or equivalent. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Capable of working independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated experience in supporting bids, customer proposals, and technical sales activities. Desirable Skills Experience with video compression, streaming, and ISR data management. Knowledge of data link encryption, modulation schemes, and RF propagation. Prior involvement in military or government communications projects. Exposure to configuration management and ISO-certified engineering processes.
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Senior Materials Scientist/Engineer
3 days ago
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Materials Scientist/Engineer Location: Towcester – onsite Salary: £45,000+ depending on experience What You'll Be Doing Undertaking research and development of emerging materials technologies with different applications (e.g. Aerospace, Maritime etc) The preparation of technical reports and presentations and presentation of these outputs...
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Senior Microwave Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Tiger Resourcing Group Full timeSenior Systems Engineer – Data Link & ISR SystemsWe are seeking a motivated and imaginative Senior Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of advanced communication, data link, and ISR video management solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, high-impact engineering team that thrives on solving...
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Senior Microwave Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Tiger Resourcing Group Full timeSenior Systems Engineer – Data Link & ISR SystemsWe are seeking a motivated and imaginative Senior Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of advanced communication, data link, and ISR video management solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, high-impact engineering team that thrives on solving...
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Senior Microwave Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Tiger Resourcing Group Full timeSenior Systems Engineer – Data Link & ISR Systems We are seeking a motivated and imaginative Senior Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of advanced communication, data link, and ISR video management solutions . This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, high-impact engineering team that thrives on solving...
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Senior Materials Scientist/Engineer
3 days ago
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Materials Scientist/Engineer Location: Towcester – onsite Salary: £45,000+ depending on experience What You’ll Be Doing Undertaking research and development of emerging materials technologies with different applications (e.g. Aerospace, Maritime etc) The preparation of technical reports and presentations and presentation of these...
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Senior Materials Scientist/Engineer
5 days ago
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Materials Scientist/EngineerLocation: Towcester – onsiteSalary: £45,000+ depending on experienceWhat You’ll Be DoingUndertaking research and development of emerging materials technologies with different applications (e.g. Aerospace, Maritime etc)The preparation of technical reports and presentations and presentation of these outputs to...
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Senior Materials Scientist/Engineer
5 days ago
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Materials Scientist/EngineerLocation: Towcester – onsiteSalary: £45,000+ depending on experienceWhat You’ll Be DoingUndertaking research and development of emerging materials technologies with different applications (e.g. Aerospace, Maritime etc) The preparation of technical reports and presentations and presentation of these outputs...
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Senior Materials Scientist/Engineer
3 days ago
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Materials Scientist/EngineerLocation: Towcester – onsiteSalary: £45,000+ depending on experienceWhat You’ll Be DoingUndertaking research and development of emerging materials technologies with different applications (e.g. Aerospace, Maritime etc)The preparation of technical reports and presentations and presentation of these outputs to...
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Principal Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Frimley, Bristol, Weymouth, Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you’ll be doing: Manage and administer the DOORS Classic database for...
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Senior System Engineer
3 days ago
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Orion Electrotech Full timeSenior System 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...
