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Systems Engineer

Sanderson Government & DefenceSouthampton, Hampshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Systems Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape critical defense technology, fostering significant career growth within a respected organization. If you are a mid-senior level engineer with a strong understanding of system lifecycles and a passion for innovation, you will thrive in this collaborative environment. Apply today to contribute to impactful projects and develop your expertise in a dynamic field.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

  • System engineering life cycles, tailoringand planning
  • Experience with working with commercial managers and civil contractors to achieve system installation and deployment as locations required by the client
  • Chairing design reviews
  • Requirements elicitation & management
  • Risk and opportunity management
  • Configuration management & baseline development through life cycle
  • Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Warfare (EW) and (ideally) both military and civil communications systems
  • Appreciation of hardware firmware and software, including SDR with high speedADCs and RF sub-systems
  • Appreciation of a production environment, design and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and test fixtures
  • Product qualification and safety, relevant legislation and sign-off
  • Environmental regulations and legislation, product sign-off
  • EMC regulations and control techniques, working with specialists, sign-off.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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