System Integration lead
Salary: £50–65k per year (DOE) | Working Model: Hybrid, 3 days on-site
A leading defence organisation is seeking a System Integration Lead to drive the integration and verification of advanced missile systems. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day technical delivery, coordinating functional integration, system verification, and compatibility testing across hardware, software, and munition equipment.
In this senior role, you’ll collaborate with project stakeholders, mentor a small team of integration engineers, and ensure programmes deliver robust, high-performance systems. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in planning and conducting integration and proving activities, supporting skills development and knowledge sharing across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the technical delivery of functional integration and system verification activities.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to plan and achieve design verification objectives.
• Mentor and support a small team of integration engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and skills development.
• Apply practical, hands-on approaches to integration, compatibility, and testing activities.
• Analyse system and subsystem behaviour to ensure robust performance and reliability.
What We’re Looking For:
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Solid understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.
• Experience with commercial lab test equipment and data analysis tools.
• Practical problem-solving skills with creativity and adaptability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of electronics technologies and complex systems is an advantage.
Benefits Include:
• Company bonus up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension contributions up to 14%
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days
• Healthcare cash plan for everyday health expenses
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working arrangements
• Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!
Reference: AMC/RKI