Description Technical Lead Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands The Role: The Technical Lead has overall responsibility for all engineering activities and leadership of the team, on the workstream that they are assigned by the Chief Engineer. Their responsibility and accountability extends from project start up through to operations and closedown and includes on contract growth. What will I be doing? Delivery and technical assurance of the solution within the quality, cost and schedule constraints; Achieving acceptance of the solution by the customer Providing technical leadership and mentorship across the workstream team; Ensuring that the engineering processes within the project are commensurate with the requirements of the contracted standards and Leidos corporate governance; Identifying the skills and staff required to deliver the engineering solution; Defining the engineering practices and resources required to deliver the project and services within the constraints of the company engineering policies; Lead and manage effective engineering activities across the project; Preparing project specific technical documentation in collaboration with project discipline SMEs for PDR, CDR, SRR and SPR reviews and other technical sessions as required; Lead and deliver updates to baseline HLD / LLD documentation as required by the project; In collaboration with project PMs prepare technical WBS, PBS and resource BoEs against overall solution proposals for change proposals and on contract growth; What does Leidos need from me? The candidate is required to be a technical leader, able to coordinate and direct engineering teams in successful delivery and acceptance of the system. Ability to execute and perform, with direction from the Chief Engineer, and possess significant practical experience and applied knowledge across the following areas: Complex systems integration projects, involving IT systems; Technical Management of subcontractors; Systems Engineering and understanding of the principles behind each of the main processes; Technical Team Management including the planning of work packages, allocation to team members and reporting; Technical Team Leadership including providing technical direction to team members; In addition to the areas above, you are required to have: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work well in a team environment; Ability to clearly articulate and communicate design and technical concepts in written and verbal forms; Intellectual calibre and confidence to conduct complex discussions with civilian and service customers and suppliers; Commercial awareness sufficient to support discussions with customers and suppliers; It would be beneficial if you had experience in the following: Public sector and sensitive projects Background in Software Engineering or IT Systems Integration Knowledge of Government or MOD organisation, processes and procedures; Clearance Requirements: The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain UK Security Clearance What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: - Contributory Pension Scheme - Private Medical Insurance - 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) - Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) - Flexi-Time Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE (http://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe) - we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can _inspire_ change. Collaboration: having _flexibility_ to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos _empowers_ people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by _enabling growth_ _whilst developing_. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to _be inspired_ and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: £61,500.00-£78,800.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov//). Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. \Remote REQNUMBER: R-00176619 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.