Lead Systems Engineer

9 Days Old

Lead Systems Engineer

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Berkshire

I am proud to be partnered with one of the UK's leading Defence Organisation's within complex secured technology.

Are you looking to take full ownership of complex defence programmes while shaping the future of systems engineering? This is a rare chance to join a high-growth, pioneering organisation delivering some of the UK's most advanced systems in this space. You will work at the heart of major programmes, influence technical direction, and operate as a trusted partner to senior leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven background in the defence sector
Strong systems engineering foundation operating at a high level
Experience across multiple complex projects within a programme not a single-project specialist
Skilled problem solver able to navigate ambiguity and technical challenges
Confident communicator with experience managing diverse internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrable leadership, capable of acting as the right hand to senior engineering leadership
Experience guiding cross-functional technical teams (hardware, firmware, software, systems, testing)
Strong grounding in systems engineering lifecycle, requirements development and ISO/IEEE/IEC standards
Ability to make balanced, risk-based engineering decisions and present to senior customers

The Role

As Systems Lead, you will own the systems work packages across a major programme, ensuring full lifecycle alignment and delivery against quality, schedule and budget. You will provide technical leadership, define system solutions, guide Principal System Leads, run design reviews and influence architecture, risk management and delivery strategy. xbpsjku

You will be a key contributor to the growth and maturity of the systems engineering function, shaping capability development, mentoring others and helping steer the discipline forward.

Why This Opportunity

High-impact role with breadth, variety and genuine influence
Opportunity to shape a major upcoming programme, not just maintain an existing one
Work closely with senior leadership in a growing business unit
Environment suited to those frustrated by rigid structures and seeking real ownership
9-day fortnight and long-term career progression within a scaling organisation

If you want to play a pivotal role delivering technically complex defence capabilities while shaping a modern systems function, we would like to hear from you.

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Location:: Reading
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Engineering

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