Lead Systems Engineer

As a Lead or Principal Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of next-generation mission computing systems for military aircraft platforms. You will lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams through the full system life-cycle, ensuring regulatory compliance, technical integrity, and stakeholder alignment. Your structured approach, calm leadership under pressure, and commitment to ownership will be key to delivering high-performance, safety-critical systems in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full systems engineering life-cycle from stakeholder needs analysis through to delivery, verification, and certification.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams across software, hardware and safety domains.
• Manage requirements using DOORS, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and V&V evidence.
• Conduct risk management reviews and change control governance for engineering activities.
• Utilise Model Based Systems Engineering to create a robust model of the system being developed
• Follow Systems Engineering processes to develop technical solutions to engineering problems
• Collaborate with the system, hardware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence
• Involvement in the full life-cycle from requirements analysis to delivery

Requirements

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Extensive experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Proven leadership skills in coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise in requirements management, traceability, and audit-ready documentation
• Proficiency with DOORS and Excel-based planning tools
• Understanding of certification processes and regulatory standards
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Strong knowledge of Avionic System engineering challenges
• Demonstrated high levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism
• Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery in fast-paced environments

Nice to have

• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

Benefits

• This role has a salary of between £59,200 and £80,000 plus our flexible benefits package.
• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits