Senior Systems Engineer – Complex Communicatio...

Senior Systems Engineer – Complex Communication Systems 📍 Northampton (predominantly on-site, hybrid available) | Permanent We’re working with a specialist UK engineering business designing and delivering complex communication and sensing systems used in demanding operational environments. The company operates as a small, highly capable engineering team, delivering both new product development and bespoke customer solutions. They are looking to hire a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role across the full system lifecycle — from early concept and bid support through architecture, verification and delivery. The Role You’ll act as a technical integrator and system owner, working closely with RF, hardware, embedded software and mechanical engineers to define and deliver end-to-end solutions. Responsibilities include: Systems engineering across the full lifecycle (requirements → architecture → verification) Supporting bids, tenders and early technical solution definition System architecture and interface definition System performance analysis and verification Leading design reviews and managing technical trade-offs Producing system documentation, specifications and test artefacts Acting as a technical focal point across multiple engineering disciplinesThis is a hands-on senior role, combining technical depth with ownership and delivery responsibility rather than line management. Background Sought: 5+ years’ experience in a systems engineering or product engineering role Strong grasp of systems engineering methods and lifecycle thinking Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary engineered systems Comfortable operating independently and guiding other engineers Able to deliver under pressure in resource-constrained environmentsUseful Experience (not all required) Exposure to communications, RF-enabled, sensing or data-link systems Awareness of digital or analogue electronics and/or embedded software Experience contributing to concept of operations or early system definition Background in bespoke engineering, defence, security, or mission-critical productsPracticalities Predominantly on-site role due to system integration work (hybrid supported) Minimal travel UK right to work required and ability to obtain security clearanceWhy Consider It? If you’re a systems engineer who enjoys ownership, technical breadth, and real delivery responsibility — rather than being a small cog in a large corporate machine — this role offers genuine impact in a focused engineering environment. If you're interested, reach out to Alex Flory @ SoCode Recruitment and click 'Apply