Hernshead Recruitment Ltd

Ready to work on cutting-edge radar and navigation technology? This is a great opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a highly respected UK engineering team delivering advanced sensing solutions. Based in Enfield, this role covers the full Systems Engineering lifecycle from early concept work through to delivery and acceptance. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, support a range of radar-based products, and take part in occasional travel to customer or test sites. This is a hands-on, customer-facing position where clear communication and strong technical insight are essential. Job Responsibilities Contribute to system design, integration and test. Support product development from concept through to in-service support. Produce accurate technical documentation, proposals and reports. Collaborate with software, mechanical and electrical engineering teams. Mentor junior colleagues and support multiple projects. Assist with verification, validation and external test activities. Experience Required Essential Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field. Experience in systems design, integration and test. Good understanding of product lifecycles. Strong written and verbal communication skills. UK driving licence and eligibility for UK Security Clearance. Desirable Knowledge of radar or radio systems. Experience with communication protocols such as RS485, RS232 or TCP IP. Familiarity with test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters and spectrum analysers. Understanding of defence standards, EMC or ESD environments. Experience leading small engineering packages. Membership of a professional engineering institution.

How do you feel playing your part in delivering critical engineering and infrastructure services to some of the Uk s biggest Energy and Utilities companies? If you feel you can offer your experience in Control Systems and PLC programming then this is the right role for you! We re seeking Control Systems Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you ll be responsible for the design, development, programming, and maintenance of industrial control systems across a range of automation projects. If you have hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development, this is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems in a dynamic and growing company. Job Responsibilities: Design and develop control systems for industrial automation projects. Program and configure PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.). Design and implement HMI/SCADA interfaces. Participate in system integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless project execution. Prepare technical documentation, including functional design specifications and manuals. Provide support during site installations and upgrades. Experienced required: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related field. Proven experience with PLC programming and HMI development. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP). Experience with SCADA systems is a plus.