We’re seeking a practicing and experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join our world-leading Time and Frequency Department.
We maintain and develop the UK’s National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing a new resilient Time Scale that will underpin our Digital Infrastructure.
You will be joining at an exciting time, as we drive the maturation of our systems and network engineering capabilities, and lead the architecture and deployment of NPL’s time scale. This is a pivotal role in shaping technical strategy, advancing world-class engineering practices, and delivering solutions that underpin the UK’s time and frequency infrastructure.
As Lead Systems Engineer in the delivery programme of our new resilient Time Scale facility, you will be working alongside prominent Scientists, Engineers, and experts in Time and frequency transfer, and optical networks. You will enjoy a pivotal role in developing solutions to critical technical challenges whilst applying new and leading-edge techniques and technologies.
Key responsibilities:
* Collaborative Leadership: Lead with influence across multi-disciplinary teams and senior stakeholders; to shape technical strategy, foster strategic partnerships, and deliver impactful outcomes aligned with NPL’s mission.
* Risk Management & Mitigation: Oversee the delivery of solutions that address ambiguity and challenges in a timely manner, ensuring that risks are effectively managed and mitigation actions are clearly communicated.
* Systems Engineering Maturation: Drive the advancement of Systems Engineering within the Time & Frequency department; by establishing world-class practices, developing innovative solutions, and building new capabilities aligned with NPL’s strategic direction.
* Architectural Integrity: Ensuring system architecture and frameworks meet technical requirements maintaining integrity across subsystems and lead the development of high-level designs and interface definitions; delivering robust, scalable, and technically aligned design solutions.
* Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to governance standards across quality, health, safety, security, and environmental legislation; minimising business risk and enhancing NPL’s reputation.
* Team Leadership: Inspire and lead your team to achieve high performance, foster motivation, and support individual potential and development.