Principal Systems Engineer – RF / SATCOMS
4 days ago
Hereford
Principal Systems Engineer – RF / Satellite Communications Location: Hereford, Herefordshire (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) A well-established UK engineering organisation operating at the forefront of satellite communications and RF systems are looking to appoint a Principal Systems Engineer to take ownership of complex products used in critical RF / SatCom infrastructure worldwide. This role suited to someone who thrives on technical ownership, systems thinking, and cross-disciplinary leadership rather than narrow specialism. The Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll act as the technical glue across engineering disciplines, owning system-level intent from early requirements through design, integration, validation, and release. You’ll work closely with RF, electronics, mechanical, and software teams to ensure robust, high-quality system delivery. Key Responsibilities • Own and manage system and product requirements, translating stakeholder needs into clear engineering intent, • Lead system architecture and integration across RF, electronics, mechanical, and software domains, • Drive design reviews and technical decision-making at product and system level, • Support hardware / software integration, system bring-up, and validation testing, • Identify and manage technical risk throughout the product lifecycle, • Produce and maintain high-level system documentation, block diagrams, and connectivity definitions What We’re Looking For • Strong senior-level experience in systems or product engineering within satellite communications, RF systems, or complex electronics, • Proven ability to work across full product lifecycles in a structured engineering environment, • Broad technical understanding spanning RF, electronics, mechanical, and embedded/software systems, • Confident communicator who can influence across engineering teams and stakeholders