Engineering Manager – Defence, CEMA & Communications Systems
SR2 is supporting a major UK Defence programme and seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead delivery across CEMA, Communications, RF, and Data Fusion domains.
You’ll oversee multi-disciplinary engineering teams and suppliers, providing direction, governance, and assurance across high-value, mission-critical systems. This is a leadership role, driving quality, safety, and compliance while managing estimates, performance, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering complex Defence systems.
Consolidate engineering estimates and support bids and programme planning.
Oversee engineering performance, risk, and reporting to senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with safety, security, and assurance requirements.
Engage with MOD, DE&S, DSTL and supplier partners to ensure aligned delivery.Experience Required:
Strong track record managing complex Defence engineering programmes (£50M+).
Background in Systems, Electronics, Communications or Embedded Software engineering.
Oversight of disciplines such as CEMA, RF, AI/ML, System Security, or Data Fusion.
Experience managing suppliers and multi-partner delivery environments.
Familiar with MOD governance, assurance, and secure-by-design principles.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Active SC or DV clearance (essential)