Systems Engineer
This leading scale up are looking for an experienced System Engineer to join the team
Responsibilities
* Lead the technical direction of development projects, acting as a senior authority
* Architect scalable, forward-looking solutions in collaboration with subject matter experts
* Coach and support engineering teams, promoting best practices and high standards
* Work across teams to ensure delivery against timelines, budgets and quality targets
* Analyse technical information to make sound, evidence-based decisions
* Proactively identify risks and implement effective mitigation plans
* Support the integration of new technologies into production
* Drive continuous improvement in processes and ways of working
* Contribute to resolving complex technical issues with strong product insight
* Ensure engineering outputs meet quality, compliance and performance standards
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through clear communication
* Partner with project management to track progress and maintain delivery plans
* Serve as a central point for technical guidance and problem resolution
* Evaluate product performance against defined requirements
* Keep up to date with industry trends and contribute to future direction
* Mitigate supply chain risks by identifying and assessing alternative solutions
You will ideally have
* Proven experience in a technical leadership role
* Strong background in multidisciplinary product development
* Good understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle
* Experience working with senior stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives
* Ability to define requirements and lead teams to successful delivery
* Experience aligning engineering approaches with wider organisational strategy
* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
* Commercial awareness and experience supporting team development
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
* Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge constructively
* Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven
* Experience tracking and reporting on KPIs
* Ability to research and implement innovative solutions
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent in Engineering (e.g. Systems, Electronics, Software or Mechanical)