Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements: Strong understanding of the V Lifecycle Proven experience in architectural design oversight, integration, and testing Ability to implement engineering governance and improve quality standards Systems thinking mindset with the ability to solve complex problems Experience across multiple delivery methodologies Exposure to diverse client domains and relevant standards Ability to manage and influence multiple, challenging stakeholders Confidence engaging with C-suite, business, and technical audiences Strong working knowledge of ISO 15288 and IEC 61508 Experience within high-security or safety-critical environments Responsibilities: Drive Systems Engineering activities across the full V Lifecycle Provide architectural oversight, ensuring robust integration and test strategies Champion engineering best practices and process rigour to improve quality and delivery Apply systems thinking to shape and influence complex customer challenges Support delivery across a range of methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-assurance solutions Technologies: Support Security Marketing More: We are a leading organization in the national security sector, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programs that directly influence national security outcomes. Our collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment promotes innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. This role is based in Cheltenham with hybrid working options, and we offer a competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £100,000 along with excellent benefits. last updated 17 week of 2026