Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors (International Travel)

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry.The role of the Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors, is to provide a blend of high-level system architecture understanding, proof-of-concept analysis and eventual installation standards and governance relating to radars, cameras, RF, VHF, and any other variations of the ISR sensor offerings across coastal towers, antenna masts, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft platforms.The Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors will own the specification, design, deployment and commissioning of the elements of SRT's core sensor project deployments. The successful operation and functioning of these core systems is as critical to project success as the core MDA product.This is a broad technical role and will require the Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors to technically lead other Engineers on the remit of the ISR sensors products not only from a design perspective but also from a deployment and training one; working with ICP and SRT training support teams. Additionally, a large part of the role will require 4th line support when needed in the solving of live system issues on a 24/7 basis where required.*Please note - the role of Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors is a hybrid working role with your "home" office being Bristol, you will also WFH and the position does require international travel in support of our customer projects (sometimes with short notice).Key Responsibilities - Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors (not exhaustive):Architecture & Technical Design AuthorityServe as the Technical Design Authority for all maritime sensor and RF system integrationsEnsure compliance with IALA, SOLAS, IMO and other relevant maritime regulatory standardsEnsure high-level system architectures through RF performance modelling, carefully designed platform layouts, and integration strategiesLead and approve detailed design packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and engineering best practiceHold technical sign-off authority for all sensor and RF system integrations within MDA projectsEnsure all solutions comply with contractual deliverables and long-term supportability requirementsSensor Systems Expertise & PerformanceLead the integration ISR sensors across fixed sites, towers, vessels, UAVs, and aircraftOversee mechanical, electrical, RF, and environmental design elements of multi-sensor installations and evaluate new sensors and technologies for suitability, compliance, and integration fitDevelop repeatable installation solutions for known and variant platforms, ensuring complete and accurate technical data capture during surveys and configuration activitiesAnalyse and optimise sensor coverage, RF propagation, performance limits, and environmental impactsDefine and validate performance test criteria to ensure compliance and optimal behaviour within integrated MDA systemsProvide expert technical guidance for installation, integration, maintenance and performance expectationsOversee proof-of-concept activities and translate results into architectural decisionsProject & Cross-Team ResponsibilitiesInput into overall project High-Level Design, collaborating with other Design Authority ArchitectsCreate Project Engineering plans to define design tasks, documentation, and dependenciesSupport project and engineering stakeholders by translating complex technical issues into clear risks and recommendationsIdentify and escalate technical risks, design gaps, and blockers earlyEnsure RF and sensor architectures align with infrastructure, networking, and software system requirementsReview and approve installation manuals, BOMs, and as-built documentationCoordinate cross-functional engineering activities to ensure consistent, high-quality system deliverySupplier, Customer & Field EngagementCollaborate with suppliers and manufacturers during evaluation, selection, testing, and integration of sensorsRepresent SRT in customer workshops, surveys, design sessions, and technical reviews in the UK and overseasVisit operational sites - towers, coastal stations, vessels, aircraft, UAV platforms - to validate design, oversee installations, and support performance testingEnsure installation standards are met and correctly auditedProvide guidance to engineers involved in RF, platform, and sensor-system integrationBenefits PackageExcellent salary and packagePrivate health careCareer Development opportunitiesSRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.TPBN1_UKTJ