Systems Engineering Manager

Role: Systems Engineering Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Location: High Wycombe, Hybrid

We’re looking for a seasoned Systems Engineering professional to lead a talented team working on cutting-edge electronic systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, technical environment and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges.

What You’ll Do:

• Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and allocate work across a team of Systems Engineers, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support.
• Technical Oversight: Own the development and delivery of engineering solutions across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and compliance standards.
• Process Improvement: Evolve and enhance systems engineering methods, tools, and capabilities to support current and future programmes.
• Project Delivery: Lead the design and implementation of system architectures, develop key systems documentation, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with hardware and software teams to deliver integrated solutions with modularity and reuse in mind.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present at internal and external reviews, manage customer and supplier interactions, and support bids with accurate technical inputs and risk assessments.
• Governance: Ensure all outputs meet internal quality standards and security requirements, and actively review and approve technical documentation.

What You Bring:

• Deep experience applying Systems Engineering practices in complex engineering environments.
• Strong background in requirements development, system design, integration, and verification.
• Track record of producing high-quality technical documentation and leading formal reviews.
• Familiarity with tools like JAMA, and hands-on experience in hardware, firmware, or embedded software is a plus.
• Previous experience in defence or other highly regulated sectors is advantageous.
• Degree in engineering, science, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working
• Annual Bonus
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Medical Insurance
• Health Screening
• Dental Plan
• 25 Days Holiday & 8 BH
• Buy or Sell Holiday
• & MANY MORE!