Systems Lead

In this role you will own systems engineering across complex, high-value programmes in a defence and cyber context. You will provide technical leadership across the full engineering lifecycle and across systems, hardware, firmware and software. You will lead design reviews, manage technical risk and ensure delivery against schedule while guiding and mentoring engineering teams. This is an opportunity to shape secure, cryptographic and key management solutions and engage with senior stakeholders and customers. You will work in a mission-driven environment that values technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

• Lead Systems Engineering across programmes and multiple projects
• Own technical solutions, requirements and engineering delivery
• Provide technical direction across Systems, Hardware, Firmware & Software
• Lead design reviews and engage with senior stakeholders and customers
• Manage technical risk, solution maturity, schedule and delivery
• Lead, mentor and develop Systems Engineering teams

• Significant Systems Engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of the full lifecycle / ISO 15288
• Experience leading Systems Engineers across programmes
• Background in complex defence, aerospace or safety-critical environments
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder skills
• Experience with hardware, software or firmware-based solutions
• INCOSE and NCSC experience would be advantageous

• stakeholder engagement
• leadership
• mentoring and people development
• Systems engineering across full lifecycle
• hardware, firmware and software integrations
• defence / safety-critical environments