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Systems Engineer @ Sanderson Government and Defence

Southampton Road, SouthamptonOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements: Experience with system engineering lifecycles, tailoring, and planningExperience working with commercial managers and civil contractors for system installation and deploymentAbility to chair design reviewsSkills in requirements elicitation and managementProficiency in risk and opportunity managementKnowledge of configuration management and baseline development through lifecycleUnderstanding of Electronic Warfare (EW) and military as well as civil communications systemsAppreciation of hardware, firmware, and software including SDR with high speed ADCs and RF sub-systemsFamiliarity with a production environment, design, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and test fixturesKnowledge of product qualification and safety, relevant legislation, and sign-off processesUnderstanding of environmental regulations and legislation, product sign-offFamiliarity with EMC regulations and control techniques, and collaboration with specialists Responsibilities: Tailor and plan system engineering lifecycles to meet project requirementsCollaborate with commercial managers and civil contractors for effective system installation and deploymentChair design reviews and ensure all stakeholders are alignedElicit and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycleManage risks and opportunities proactivelyDevelop and maintain configuration management and baseline documentationUnderstand and apply knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW) and communications systemsWork with hardware, firmware, and software in various production environmentsEnsure product qualification and adherence to safety legislationOversee compliance with environmental regulations and ensure product sign-offCollaborate with specialists to ensure EMC regulations are met and sign-offs are secured Technologies: FirmwareHardwareSupport More:

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last updated 32 week of 2026

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