Systems Owner, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) (m/f/d)
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a Systems Owner to lead end-to-end system definition and architectural integrity across advanced defence capabilities in the era of land of autonomy warfare. This is an accountable systems ownership role with full lifecycle responsibility across robotics systems. You will translate business development strategy, operational intent, and product roadmaps into coherent, traceable, and technically robust system baselines. You will ensure the complete V-Model is structurally followed, from stakeholder need and system architecture definition through integration, verification, validation, and operational feedback. This role operates at the intersection of product strategy, engineering delivery (HW and SW), and operational capability.
What You’ll Build
- Translate operational capability goals into coherent system architectures, KPIs, and verifiable requirements across the full lifecycle
- Define and govern functional, logical, and physical architectures, including interfaces across sensors, networks, software, and effectors
- Lead systems engineering activities across ISR, counter-UAS, autonomy, and distributed battlefield systems within the V-Model framework
- Manage subsystem dependencies, integration risks, and architectural trade-offs to reduce downstream delivery and integration issues
- Support demonstrations, trials, and field exercises to ensure engineering decisions reflect operational realities and user needs
What You Bring
- Strong end-to-end systems engineering expertise, including V-Model lifecycle, requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification & validation
- Proven experience owning complex system architectures and integrating hardware, software, communications, and networked systems
- Hands-on experience with requirements and systems engineering tools such as IBM DOORS, Polarion, Systems Weaver, or Jama
- Solid understanding of distributed and autonomy-enabled systems, network architectures, communications protocols, and integration sequencing
- Technically rigorous and operationally minded, with the confidence to challenge decisions, work under programme pressure, and engage in field or military environments
- Willingness to travel (UK and EU primarily) and work in operational or military environments during field trials and customer events
- Excellent English skills are a must; German a plus
- Eligibility to work in the UK is required
Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.
What We Offer
Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!
- Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
- 27 days of annual leave to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
- Enhanced pension scheme plus private medical and dental insurance
- Learning & development support and team events budget
- Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
- Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
- Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable
About Us
ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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