Project Lead System Engineer (System Engineering & SC Cleared) Andover/ Bristol (Hybrid) £65,000- £70,000 (doe) Permanent We are seeking an SC-cleared Lead Project Systems Engineer for a hybrid role with an immediate start, ideally in April 2025. The position requires active SC Security Clearance and involves occasional travel to customer sites in Andover and Bristol. Hybrid Working: Primarily remote (3–4 days per week), with 1–2 days on-site in Bristol and Andover as needed. A Chance to Work with a Leading Digital Transformation Business Delivering Large-scale, Long-term IT Projects for the Public Sector, Aerospace and Defence. Key experience tasks will include: Previous experience as a Project Lead System Engineer within Aerospace, Defence or similar large-scale, high-security environments. Support the Programme Chief Engineer in developing and establishing the necessary standards and governance for the programme. Provide engineering leadership and oversight across the engineering disciplines delivered by an external supplier. In-depth experience of systems engineering, system integration, software development, hardware integration testing methodologies. Proficient in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, system integration, and engineering tools for Defence Digital projects. Lead engineering teams in Defence or similar environments, delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure settings. Familiar with defence-specific standards (DEF STAN, MIL-STD, NATO) and deployed Defence technologies, including secure communications, data analytics, and mission-critical applications. Expertise in systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, testing, and both on-premise and deployable technologies. Knowledge of ISR/ISTAR capabilities, supporting the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio, integrated sensor architecture (ISA. An understanding of MongoDB, VMware, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications. Assist in developing the software factory roadmap, requirements for current and future contracts, and integration with other DD Service Executive capabilities