Systems Engineer

YT Tech is partnering with defence organisation looking for a system engineer on a permanent basis.

On behalf of this company, we are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic, and highly experienced Systems Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. This is a hands-on design and technical leadership role where you will take complete ownership of system designs, guiding products from initial concept through to manufacture and through-life support.

Key Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer, your blend of hands-on technical skill and engineering management will see you:

* System Design & Integration:
Participate in the full development, integration, verification, and validation of advanced engineering projects.

* Requirements & Specifications:
Produce comprehensive requirement specifications in line with customer and product goals.

* Testing & Diagnostics:
Formulate and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures; evaluate prototypes and handle fault-finding and resolution.

* Cross-Functional Leadership:
Provide technical oversight and collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary internal team (Software, RF, PCB Layout, Mechanical) and external partners.

* Mentorship:
Act as a technical mentor to less experienced engineers as the team continues to grow.

* Stakeholder Engagement:
Coordinate with suppliers, manage in-house/external production, and engage with clients to elicit requirements and provide technical support.

Essential

Skills & Experience:

* Lifecycle Methodologies:
Strong experience across the full engineering lifecycle, utilizing formal frameworks such as the V-model and Agile development.

* Technical Debugging:
Proven ability to test and debug complex systems across hardware, software, and FPGA firmware domains.

* Documentation:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of authoring requirements, design specs, and test plans.

* Engineering Tools:
Experience managing Configuration Items and BoMs using Aras Innovator (or equivalent PLM) , alongside tools like IBM DOORS, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

Desirable (but not essential)

Skills:

* A background in electronics or RF design, radio systems, and the use of RF test equipment.

* Previous domain experience in EW/ECM, C-UAS, or similar defence-sector radio products.

* Automated Test Equipment (ATE) software development experience (e.g., Python) and working knowledge of Linux.

* Experience defining and executing formal qualification testing (EMC, environmental, safety) in line with standards like Def Stan, MIL-STD, or ISO