Systems Project Engineer

Cambridge
2 days ago
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We are seeking a high-calibre Systems Project Engineer to lead the technical delivery and integration of a world-leading RF ecosystem, including advanced sensor hardware and software platforms.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end technical execution of complex projects, ensuring systems meet the highest standards of spectrum intelligence. This role bridges the gap between high-level mission requirements and hands-on technical implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

● Technical Project Leadership: Responsible for all aspects of the full systems
development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, and testing.
● System Integration: Overseeing the creation and development of software and
hardware configurations for advanced distributed spectral monitoring systems.
● Specification & Design: Creation of functional designs and technical specifications to
ensure system performance aligns with customer mission goals.
● Validation & Quality: Maintaining a rigorous approach to testing, ensuring that
distributed sensor networks deliver robust and high-quality data.
● Peer Review & Mentorship: Reviewing technical designs and configurations to provide
constructive feedback, ensuring they align with required quality standards.
● Technical Documentation: Producing comprehensive documentation and training to
support the deployment and operation of complex sensor systems.

Experience and Qualifications Required
● System Optimization: Proven experience developing and optimizing complex software
and hardware systems in a Linux environment.
● Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability to navigate the
challenges of UK defense procurement and system integration.

● Clean Engineering: Attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality, robust
systems with a focus on clean implementation.
● Collaborative Ownership: Must demonstrate clear ownership of project delivery while
maintaining effective teamwork and communication.
● Technical Environment: Strong understanding of Linux-based systems and networked
environments.

Highly Desirable
● Signal Processing: Demonstrable experience in signal processing or sensor data
analysis.
● Modern Languages: Knowledge of or interest in modern programming languages like
C++17 or Rust.
Desirable Skills

● Educational Background: A science or engineering degree in Electronics, Computer
Science, or a similar field.
● Technical Toolkit: Experience with Python, Docker, Git, and Linux shell scripting.
● Networked Systems: Proven experience with distributed and networked system
architectures.
● Low-Level Knowledge: Understanding of kernel technologies and driver
implementation.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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