Systems Engineering Manager - Defence & Aerospace
* £65,000 - £80,000 salary with excellent benefits
* Hybrid working, Essex, commutable from North London, Hertfordshire, and Cambridge
* Lead a systems engineering team on critical defence and aerospace programmes
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a global leader in defence and aerospace technology, with a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions to both military and civil customers. Their products are designed and manufactured in the UK, exported globally, and play a vital role in national security and air traffic management. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead their systems engineering function and support a wide portfolio of programmes.
THE BENEFITS:
* Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working, Essex, commutable from North London, Hertfordshire, and Cambridge
* 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays (increasing with service)
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work, health cash plan and more
* Up to 5 paid volunteering days per year
* Enhanced family-friendly policies and sick pay
THE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGER ROLE:
As Systems Engineering Manager, you will oversee a team of around 10+ systems engineers, supporting programmes across both civil and defence domains. You will provide technical leadership, resource management, and strategic guidance to ensure successful delivery of systems engineering activities across the full product development lifecycle. Responsibilities will include:
* Leading requirements analysis and management, from capture through to sub-system specifications
* Driving systems design, integration, verification and validation tasks
* Supporting bids and proposal development with technical input
* Overseeing compliance activities and roadmaps for emerging technologies
* Managing team capability development and workload allocation across multiple projects
* Building strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and strategic partners
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
* Degree in engineering or related discipline
* Proven experience managing a systems engineering team across the full lifecycle
* Strong workload management skills, balancing priorities across multiple projects
* Stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience
* Analytical problem-solver with strong technical leadership skills
* SC clearance or eligibility required
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at. For further information please call me on 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS:
Systems Engineering Manager, Systems Engineering Lead, Defence Engineering, Aerospace, Requirements Management, Systems Design, Integration, Verification, Validation, Stakeholder Management, NSD
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