Job Description

I am excited to partner with a leading Communications company based at Heathrow who have an immediate requirement for a Senior Systems Engineer to their team at their site in Heathrow. The successful Senior Systems Engineer will work as part of a team covering all engineering activities and specifically project delivery. Although the role is predominantly based at Heathrow, the successful Senior Systems Engineer will be expected to travel regularly to customer sites throughout the UK. Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be willing to undertake security clearance.
Senior Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the engineering team, specifically on project delivery.
• Design of bespoke technical solutions in line with Customer requirements.
• Design of wireless telecommunications systems.
• Project installation delivery on complex bespoke radio systems and DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) and associated infrastructure, to agreed timescales and standards.
• Network planning, prediction and optimisation of LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Be prepared to cover projects nationwide which will involve working away from home at times.
• Deliver projects as requested including pre and post sales technical support.

Senior Systems Engineer Requirements:

• Experienced Radio and Infrastructure engineer, having sound knowledge of Unified Comms and/or Network and I.T.
• Strong experience in working on DMR Tier 2 and Tier 3 radio systems, particularly infrastructure focused, and excellent knowledge of end user devices with common main manufacturer equipment from: Hytera / TAIT / Simoco / Motorola / Sepura / Kenwood / Axell Wireless (PBE).
• Experience in programming radio templates - Hytera / TAIT / Simoco / Motorola.
• In depth understanding of designing and commissioning Axell / PBE equipment used in a range of RF technologies including TETRA, DMR, Analogue, VHF and Cellular. Deployed over off-air repeaters and RF over fibre systems.
• Experience of designing DAS designs in a variety of environments.
• Knowledge of GSM, fixed line comms and microwave solutions.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP stack.
• Excellent client facing skills with very strong verbal & written communication.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home regularly.
• Hold a clean driving licence.

Senior Systems Engineer Benefits:

• Competitive salary offered.
• Monday to Friday - 37 hours.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays rising with service up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Company van, mobile phone.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Opportunity to gain additional skills and qualifications.