Systems Engineer - Data Links

About the Role:

Join a leading Defence systems design team and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge Data Link electronics. You will work across multiple programmes, including Ground-Based Air Defence, Deep Strike, and Air Dominance, guiding projects from concept through to in-service deployment. This role offers the opportunity to shape and grow both the team and your own technical expertise while driving transformation in complex systems engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead system design activities in collaboration with subject-matter experts
• Develop and implement verification and validation strategies for electrical, mechanical, software, and transversal properties
• Support system certification by providing assurance evidence to facilitate equipment delivery
• Lead technical trade studies and manage engineering work packages
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and SMEs to deliver value outcomes

What We're Looking For:

• Strong systems engineering experience, ideally with complex hardware, firmware, and software systems
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering / SysML and tools such as IBM DOORS and Rhapsody
• Ability to manage engineering work packages and coordinate with multiple teams
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge and improve systems engineering methods
• Understanding of RF systems, electronics, configuration control systems, and lifecycle phases is desirable

What We Offer:

• Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: 2-3 days per week on-site with hybrid arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility support
• Site facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more

Next Steps:
For this role you will have to gain UK Security Clearance; therefore, we cannot process your application unless you currently hold British Nationality as a minimum qualification. For more information on this position, please contact me on 01923 470756 or email k.slaughter@mane.co.uk.