Head of Sub-System Product Line
Lead a key subsystem across the full lifecycle, shaping how it is supported, improved and sustained across complex defence programmes. This role gives you ownership of strategy, delivery and continuous development within a high accountability engineering environment.
What you will need
* British Citizen with eligibility to obtain SC clearance
* Strong systems engineering background in complex, safety critical or regulated environments
* Experience across full product lifecycle including in service support
* Background in hardware and software integrated systems
* Experience managing engineering work packages or technical teams
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills across engineering and delivery functions
Salary and rewards
* Up to £67,000
* Bonus of up to 21% of base salary as the primary performance reward
What you will be doing
* Leading support and maintenance strategy for a critical subsystem used across multiple air defence programmes
* Owning lifecycle delivery from development through to in service sustainment and continuous improvement
* Working closely with software, systems and specialist engineering teams to define and evolve product capability
* Managing requirements, verification, validation and certification activities across the subsystem
* Developing and maintaining technical roadmaps and contributing to future programme bids and growth
* Acting as a key technical authority within a cross functional engineering environment
Skills and experience
* Systems engineering experience within complex multi discipline environments
* Knowledge of secure Windows based or similar controlled software environments
* Understanding of full product lifecycle delivery including sustainment
* Ability to manage technical work packages and coordinate engineering delivery
* Strong communication and stakeholder management across internal and external interfaces
* Experience working with integrated hardware and software systems
Benefits and flexibility
* Bonus of up to 21%
* Pension contribution of up to 14% total
* Flexible working arrangements supporting hybrid delivery patterns
Where you will be based
Bristol, hybrid working with 3 to 4 days per week on site to support programme needs and collaboration requirements.
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who can obtain SC clearance or are eligible to obtain it.
This is a permanent role.
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