A specialist digital consultancy delivering large-scale transformation programmes across government and defence is looking for a Chief Combat Systems Engineer to help shape the future of mission-critical naval technology.
This is a senior leadership role focused on next-generation submarine combat and weapons systems, combining technical depth with strategic influence across complex engineering programmes.
Responsibilities:
* Leading and mentoring engineering teams delivering advanced combat and weapons systems
* Driving the adoption of modern engineering practices and cloud-based technologies within highly secure environments
* Providing technical oversight across the full systems engineering lifecycle
* Working closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, delivery and client functions
* Balancing hands-on technical input with strategic programme leadership
* Ensuring systems are secure, resilient and built to operate in complex operational environments
* Supporting the evolution of delivery capability across large-scale defence programmes
Qualifications:
* Strong background in naval combat systems or defence weapons systems engineering
* Proven experience leading high-performing engineering or technical teams
* Hands-on knowledge of modern cloud technologies and engineering approaches
* Experience operating within secure, air-gapped or disconnected environments
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to influence at both strategic and technical levels
* Experience working within highly regulated or mission-critical programmes
* Active DV clearance preferred, or SC clearance with eligibility for DV
Required Skills:
* Strong background in naval combat systems or defence weapons systems engineering
* Proven experience leading high-performing engineering or technical teams
* Hands-on knowledge of modern cloud technologies and engineering approaches
* Experience operating within secure, air-gapped or disconnected environments
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to influence at both strategic and technical levels
* Experience working within highly regulated or mission-critical programmes
* Active DV clearance preferred, or SC clearance with eligibility for DV
Preferred Skills:
* Experience working within highly regulated or mission-critical programmes
* Active DV clearance preferred, or SC clearance with eligibility for DV
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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