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Systems Engineering Manager
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you an experienced Systems Engineering professional ready to step into a leadership role on high-impact engineering programmes? Do you thrive in a collaborative, technically complex environment where your skills directly contribute to critical national capabilities?
We're looking for a Systems Engineering Manager to join an industry-leading organisation working on cutting-edge defence technology. This is your opportunity to shape the future of engineering systems within a growing and dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage and mentor a team of Systems Engineers, guiding their development and ensuring technical excellence across the board.
Drive the development of systems engineering artefacts throughout the product lifecycle - from initial bid through to delivery.
Define and improve engineering tools, processes and capabilities to support current and future project demands.
Collaborate across disciplines - including hardware, software and firmware - to ensure coherent, modular, and reusable system designs.
Represent engineering in design reviews and customer engagements, presenting complex information clearly and effectively.
Manage stakeholders, suppliers and customers to ensure milestones are met, risks are mitigated, and technical objectives are achieved.
Provide accurate time and cost estimates for systems activities and support bid and proposal efforts.
What You Bring:
Solid, hands-on experience in Systems Engineering within complex technology programmes - ideally in regulated or high-assurance industries.
A proven track record in requirements definition, architecture, integration, verification and validation.
Strong technical documentation skills, including experience with formal reviews and lifecycle artefacts.
Proficiency in Requirements Management tools such as Jama, and hands on experience in the development of Hardware, Software or Firmware development, ideally in an Embedded environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex engineering concepts.
A degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
Nice to Have:
Prior experience in the defence or aerospace sector.
Familiarity with Design for 'X' (DFX) principles.
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) due to the nature of the projects.
Why Apply?
Lead high-performing teams working on impactful, real-world technology.
Enjoy a technically challenging role in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Competitive salary, strong benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
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