Electromagnetic Systems Engineer

Company: Henderson Scott
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Location: Stevenage
Job Description:

Job Description

Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer

Location: Stevenage or Bristol (Relocation support available) Salary: Up to £50,000 – £58,000 (dependent on experience) Working Pattern: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days per week onsite

The Role:

We are seeking an Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of cutting-edge EW weapon systems. You will act as the technical authority for EW capabilities, ensuring systems meet operational requirements while collaborating with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

EW System Design & Verification: Develop and validate RF systems, threat analyses, and modelling/simulation tools.✔ Requirements Management: Serve as the EW requirements authority, using tools like DOORS.✔ Systems Integration: Oversee end-to-end integration of complex EW systems.✔ Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal/external partners to align technical and operational needs.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Systems Engineering Expertise: Proven experience in complex system development (ideally defence/EW).

  • EW Knowledge: Understanding of Electromagnetic Countermeasures (ECM) and Support/Surveillance (ES) systems.

  • Full Lifecycle Delivery: Experience from concept to validation, including capability assessments.

  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with requirements management (DOORS), integration, and risk analysis.

Why Apply?

  • Lead next-generation EW technologies in a global defence leader.

  • Up to £2,500 bonus + 14% pension contribution.

  • Flexi Leave (15 extra days) + 26 weeks' enhanced parental leave.

  • Career growth with training, mentorship, and clear progression paths.

Interested? Apply now to shape the future of EW systems.

Posted: April 4th, 2025