Systems Engineering Team Lead | Aerospace & Defence | Salisbury (Hybrid) | £60,000 – £80,000 + 15% Bonus
Want to work at the forefront of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and help shape the future of aviation?
This high-growth aerospace & defence business (40%+ year-on-year growth since 2019) is expanding its Systems Engineering function and is hiring a Systems Engineering Team Lead. You’ll combine hands-on technical leadership with mentoring and line management in a true player-coach role.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead the design, development, and integration of avionics, control, navigation, payload, and C2 systems
* Line manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary systems engineering team
* Own systems integration across air vehicle platforms, including power, fuel, and payloads
* Support flight test activity and resolve complex technical issues
* Contribute to hiring and onboarding as the team continues to grow
What we’re looking for
* Degree (BSc/MSc) in Engineering or a related discipline
* Strong experience with complex electrical, electronic, or software-based systems
* Systems integration experience using software and/or hardware-based rigs
* Confident mentor, ideally with prior line management experience
* British Citizen eligible for Security Clearance (5 years UK residency)
Nice to have
* UAS experience, flight control systems, flight test exposure
* MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks
Why join?
* Exposure to the full lifecycle of cutting-edge aerospace products
* Hybrid working and a collaborative engineering culture
* Salary up to £80,000
* Bonus up to 15%
* Private medical and dental insurance (Bupa)
* 25 days annual leave with buy/sell options
* 6x life assurance and a share incentive plan
* Ongoing training and professional development
Help define the next generation of uncrewed aviation.
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