Senior Systems and Hardware Design Authority

Technical Design Authority

Harlow, Essex

Contract: Permanent

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems and Hardware Engineer to take on a Technical Design Authority role, supporting the development of advanced navigation and electronic systems. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise across the product lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to testing, qualification, certification, and in-service support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead Design Authority in overseeing flagship navigation and electronic systems, with a view to progressing into a lead role.
• Provide technical oversight across programmes, including production support, obsolescence management, and requirements management.
• Generate technical documentation, conduct systems analysis, and participate in design reviews.
• Offer engineering direction across product development, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Support programme management reviews, customer IPT meetings, and internal risk and obsolescence assessments.
• Assist with bid and proposal development, contributing to ongoing research and innovation in next-generation products.
• Work in both laboratory and operational environments, supporting product testing and validation.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements through to project completion.
• Strong background in technical documentation, including requirements capture and design performance declarations.
• Understanding of change management and configuration management in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with industry policies and procedures, with the ability to communicate these effectively.
• Ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently when required.
• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent industry experience.
• A proactive and decisive approach to providing technical direction and approving electronic solutions.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of GNSS systems and receiver characteristics.
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or similar requirements management tools.
• Familiarity with RF, antenna technology, and digital hardware design.
• Algorithm development experience, including MATLAB/Simulink modelling.
• Experience using SysML or UML in a systems engineering context.
• Proficiency in configuration management systems.