Senior Electrical Engineer
Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
A specialist defence solutions provider is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver complex engineering work, provide technical expertise and support the development of the team’s capabilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will have a strong understanding of radar, RF theory and sensor systems, as well as have strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and integrated systems with experience in installing and maintaining this type of product. In addition, the Senior Electrical Engineer will have a full UK driving licence, be able to obtain UK SC, and have a good knowledge of networking, IP configuration and system integration.
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and resolve complex faults across integrated systems
Install, configure and optimise CUAS and related technologies
Lead system testing, calibration and performance analysis
Work autonomously across deployments and assignments
Maintain and support TRF environments
Operate and maintain drone systems across environments
Provide training and mentoring to engineers
Conduct competence checks and support capability development
Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery
Knowledge, skills and qualifications required:
Strong understanding of radar, RF theory and sensor systems
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and integrated systems
Proven experience in installation, configuration, calibration, testing and maintenance of complex systems
Good knowledge of networking, IP configuration and system integration
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults independently
Ability to work autonomously across deployments and technical assignments
Experience or interest in UAS
Good understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities and emerging technologies
IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and relevant technical tools
Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing and able to travel regularly to customer and operational sites, including overseas deployments
Be able to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Participate in an on-call rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £40,000
Benefits: On-call stipend, day rates (country-dependent), training, pension, life insurance, private medical, all travel costs covered, retail discount scheme, employee referral program
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and resolve complex faults across integrated systems
Install, configure and optimise CUAS and related technologies
Lead system testing, calibration and performance analysis
Work autonomously across deployments and assignments
Maintain and support TRF environments
Operate and maintain drone systems across environments
Provide training and mentoring to engineers
Conduct competence checks and support capability development
Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery
Knowledge, skills and qualifications required:
Strong understanding of radar, RF theory and sensor systems
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and integrated systems
Proven experience in installation, configuration, calibration, testing and maintenance of complex systems
Good knowledge of networking, IP configuration and system integration
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults independently
Ability to work autonomously across deployments and technical assignments
Experience or interest in UAS
Good understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities and emerging technologies
IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and relevant technical tools
Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing and able to travel regularly to customer and operational sites, including overseas deployments
Be able to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Participate in an on-call rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £40,000
Benefits: On-call stipend, day rates (country-dependent), training, pension, life insurance, private medical, all travel costs covered, retail discount scheme, employee referral program
Reference: 225351024
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
A specialist defence solutions provider is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver complex engineering work, provide technical expertise and support the development of the team’s capabilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will have a strong understanding of radar, RF theory and sensor systems, as well as have strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and integrated systems with experience in installing and maintaining this type of product. In addition, the Senior Electrical Engineer will have a full UK driving licence, be able to obtain UK SC, and have a good knowledge of networking, IP configuration and system integration.
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and resolve complex faults across integrated systems
Install, configure and optimise CUAS and related technologies
Lead system testing, calibration and performance analysis
Work autonomously across deployments and assignments
Maintain and support TRF environments
Operate and maintain drone systems across environments
Provide training and mentoring to engineers
Conduct competence checks and support capability development
Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery
Knowledge, skills and qualifications required:
Strong understanding of radar, RF theory and sensor systems
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and integrated systems
Proven experience in installation, configuration, calibration, testing and maintenance of complex systems
Good knowledge of networking, IP configuration and system integration
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults independently
Ability to work autonomously across deployments and technical assignments
Experience or interest in UAS
Good understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities and emerging technologies
IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and relevant technical tools
Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing and able to travel regularly to customer and operational sites, including overseas deployments
Be able to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Participate in an on-call rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £40,000
Benefits: On-call stipend, day rates (country-dependent), training, pension, life insurance, private medical, all travel costs covered, retail discount scheme, employee referral program
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and resolve complex faults across integrated systems
Install, configure and optimise CUAS and related technologies
Lead system testing, calibration and performance analysis
Work autonomously across deployments and assignments
Maintain and support TRF environments
Operate and maintain drone systems across environments
Provide training and mentoring to engineers
Conduct competence checks and support capability development
Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery
Knowledge, skills and qualifications required:
Strong understanding of radar, RF theory and sensor systems
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and integrated systems
Proven experience in installation, configuration, calibration, testing and maintenance of complex systems
Good knowledge of networking, IP configuration and system integration
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults independently
Ability to work autonomously across deployments and technical assignments
Experience or interest in UAS
Good understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities and emerging technologies
IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and relevant technical tools
Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing and able to travel regularly to customer and operational sites, including overseas deployments
Be able to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Participate in an on-call rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £40,000
Benefits: On-call stipend, day rates (country-dependent), training, pension, life insurance, private medical, all travel costs covered, retail discount scheme, employee referral program
Reference: 225351024
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