Senior System Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to take on a key leadership role as Systems Design Authority for a major defence project. This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of a complex, multidisciplinary system comprising advanced sensors, electronics, and signal processing firmware and software.

As the lead technical authority on the project, you will guide a multi-disciplinary engineering team through the entire systems engineering lifecycle—from architecture and design to integration, testing, and customer acceptance. Your responsibilities will also include mentoring team members, providing robust technical governance, and supporting the Project Manager with both internal and external reporting. You will also help shape the future direction of the system through upgrade strategies and long-term roadmaps.

The primary focus of this role is sonar system software development , including signal processing algorithm design. While current projects are maritime-focused, future work may expand into other domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Systems Design Authority for one or more projects, acting as the lead technical decision-maker and supporting the Project Manager across all technical aspects.

Lead and oversee design activities at the equipment, sys...