Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors

Overview

SRT Marine Systems plc is a leading provider of marine surveillance technology headquartered in the UK. We deliver solutions that enhance security, safety, environmental protection and sustainability to customers worldwide.

Lead Systems Engineer – ISR & Sensors responsible for the architecture, design, deployment, commissioning and 4th‑line support of ISR sensor systems across coastal towers, antenna masts, vessels, UAVs and aircraft platforms. Based in Bristol, this hybrid role requires international travel.

• Serve as the Technical Design Authority for all maritime sensor and RF system integrations.
• Ensure compliance with IALA, SOLAS, IMO and other relevant maritime regulatory standards.
• Develop high‑level system architectures through RF performance modelling, required platform layouts and integration strategies.
• Lead and approve detailed design packages, providing technical sign‑off for sensor and RF system integrations within MDA projects.
• Ensure solutions comply with contractual deliverables and long‑term supportability requirements.
• Lead the integration of ISR sensors across fixed sites, towers, vessels, UAVs and aircraft.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, RF and environmental design elements of multi‑sensor installations and evaluate new sensors for suitability and compliance.
• Develop repeatable installation solutions and analyse sensor coverage, RF propagation, performance limits and environmental impacts.
• Define and validate performance test criteria to guarantee compliance and optimal behaviour.
• Provide expert technical guidance for installation, integration, maintenance and performance expectations.
• Oversee proof‑of‑concept activities and translate results into architectural decisions.
• Contribute to overall project High‑Level Design with other Design Authority Architects.
• Create project engineering plans to define design tasks, documentation and dependencies.
• Translate complex technical issues into clear risks and recommendations for project stakeholders.
• Identify and elevate technical risks, design gaps and blockers early.
• Align RF and sensor architectures with infrastructure, networking and software requirements.
• Review and approve installation manuals, BOMs and as‑built documentation.
• Coordinate cross‑functional engineering activities to ensure consistent, high‑quality system delivery.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers during evaluation, selection, testing and integration of sensors.
• Represent SRT in customer workshops, surveys, design sessions and technical reviews across the UK and overseas.
• Visit operational sites – towers, coastal stations, vessels, aircraft and UAV platforms – to validate design, oversee installations and support performance testing.
• Ensure installation standards are met and correctly audited.
• Provide guidance to engineers involved in RF, platform and sensor‑system integration.

• Excellent salary and package.
• Private health care.
• Career development opportunities.

SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.