Take technical ownership of complex communications systems, from design through to delivery, on products the world relies on.
This is a Senior Applications Engineer role with an established manufacturer, providing technical leadership across bids and programmes.
As a Senior Applications Engineer you will design and develop ground-to-air communications systems and provide technical leadership to bid and programme teams, for an established manufacturer of mission-critical communications equipment for the aviation and defence sectors. You will own the technical story of a system, understanding and communicating what it does, how and why it was designed, the implications of changes and the risks within it, and take overall technical accountability when assigned. Acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers and suppliers, you will also mentor junior engineers and help drive quality and continuous improvement across the business. If you are a senior engineer who wants genuine technical authority over complex, high-stakes systems, this is a role with real depth.
Job Responsibilities
Leading system design efforts, including technical descriptions, compliance documentation, diagrams, drawings and calculations
Defining third-party equipment and configurations for proposals and contracts
Overseeing system assembly documentation and test reports, and implementing corrective actions as needed
Managing and maintaining project documentation integrity on SharePoint
Estimating engineering costs and managing document accessibility
Acting as the primary technical point of contact, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers
Providing technical support across the organisation, driving technology integration and quality improvements
Acting as a knowledge resource for colleagues and clients alike
Working independently with minimal supervision, as a technical authority
Taking overall technical accountability for a system when assigned as Project Engineer
Mentoring junior staff, guiding issue resolution and promoting best practice
Continuously evaluating and adapting to improve technical performance and project outcomes
Skills and Experience To succeed as a Senior Applications Engineer you will need:
A degree, or equivalent, in a relevant technical field
Specialised knowledge of designing VHF and UHF communications, navigation and surveillance systems
Proven engineering design experience, including system and turnkey projects, with commercial and budget management
A customer-focused approach with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
The ability to communicate effectively across a range of internal and external stakeholders
A proactive approach to planning, able to anticipate challenges and drive long-term project success
An innovative problem-solver, offering fresh perspectives on conventional solutions
An analytical, organised and detail-oriented approach
Good IT proficiency, with familiarity in at least one CAD or drawing software
Pay and Benefits As a Senior Applications Engineer you will receive:
A salary of up to £56,000
Monday to Friday, with flexible working
25 days annual leave
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Employee reward and recognition scheme
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing services
Continued professional development, including professional memberships and registration where applicable
Ready to apply? Senior roles that combine deep technical design with real ownership and influence do not come along often. You would take technical authority over complex communications systems, mentor the engineers around you, and have a respected manufacturer behind you with genuine support to develop. If you are a Senior Applications Engineer ready for that level of ownership, this is one to act on. Apply now.