Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Communications\n\nLocation: Peterborough (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site)\nSalary: £55,000-£60,000 + excellent benefits\nClearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC\n\nJoin a growing engineering team working at the heart of global aviation safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to play a central role in shaping and delivering world-class communications systems for defence, civilian and international clients.\n\nYou'll be part of a team of around 50 engineers and contribute to complex, high-integrity products that directly impact global air traffic systems. If you want to make a difference, work with brilliant people, and open long-term career paths - this is the place.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nLeading full-lifecycle engineering - from requirements to verification and validation - across cutting-edge radio communication systems\nCollaborating with hardware and software teams to align on interfaces, architecture, testing and compliance\nSupporting robust engineering practice through the V-model, risk management and stakeholder engagement\nHelping drive system commonality and forward-thinking solutions across navigation, surveillance and RF systems\nReviewing product and system requirements to break down into functional use cases and future enhancementsWhat you'll bring\n\nA strong academic background in a relevant technical subject\nDeep experience across the full product development lifecycle in demanding, technical environments\nKnowledge of RF, electronics, communications systems and networking technologies\nFamiliarity with VHF/UHF systems and secure, mission-critical applications\nExcellent stakeholder collaboration and a systems thinking approach\nCyber security awareness in the context of embedded or communications systemsWhy this role?\n\nWork on essential systems used by civilian and defence aviation worldwide\nBe part of a future-focused team that never stops innovating\nAccreditations that reflects the culture and career development offered\nFlexible working, high-trust environment, and long-term project pipelines mean stability and progressionYou'll get 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there's a strong focus on continuous learning and development