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Systems Engineering Manager

Defence
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14, England

Salary

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Systems Engineering Manager position with a leading Defence Maritime client offers a collaborative environment where technical expertise and creative input are valued.
  • The role requires proven experience in applying Systems Engineering to complex engineering programmes and involves leading a team of engineers across multiple projects.
  • Key responsibilities include developing systems engineering artefacts, driving improvements in design tools and processes, and presenting at design reviews.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a Science-based discipline, with relevant experience in defence or regulated industries being advantageous.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates are expected to have significant experience in the field.

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise is valued and your creative input is encouraged?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you with our Global leading Defence Maritime client!

As a Systems Engineering Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the engineering function delivers expert input across project bids and development life cycles. You'll lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of complex electronic and embedded systems that support national defence and maritime safety.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical direction to a team of System Engineers.
  • Allocate and manage engineering tasks across multiple projects.
  • Develop and deliver Systems Engineering artefacts throughout the full product lifecycle.
  • Drive improvements in systems design tools, processes, and capabilities.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure integrated and modular design approaches.
  • Present confidently at internal and external design reviews, including to senior stakeholders and customers.
  • Actively contribute to and lead aspects of complex projects to balance technical requirements with cost and schedule goals.
  • Work with customers and suppliers to ensure alignment with project objectives and processes.
  • Generate technical proposals and provide accurate estimates of cost, effort, and risk.
  • Chair and contribute to technical reviews, and approve high-quality documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with information security standards and government regulations.

Your Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience applying Systems Engineering to complex, multidisciplinary engineering programmes.
  • Strong background in developing system requirements and compliant systems design.
  • Skilled in creating and reviewing high-quality technical documentation.
  • Experience using tools such as JAMA and contributing to embedded hardware, software, or firmware development.
  • Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to a range of audiences.
  • Experience in defence or similarly regulated industries is advantageous.

Technical Focus Areas:

  • Requirements Definition & Management
  • Systems Architecture & Design
  • Design for 'x' (manufacturability, testability, etc.)
  • System Integration & Interfaces
  • Verification & Validation

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a Science-based discipline - or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a passionate team delivering real-world impact. We foster a supportive and innovative environment where your input directly shapes mission-critical systems. You'll have opportunities to grow your career while working on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and inclusive culture.

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.