Systems Engineering Manager Location: Harlow Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Are you an experienced Systems Engineering Manager looking for your next challenge? Join a leading defence and aerospace organisation at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, delivering solutions that enhance national security and global defence capabilities. About the Role We are seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to support our Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) business. This role will be instrumental in leading engineering teams, driving technical excellence, and contributing to the strategic growth of the business. You will work across multiple programmes and R&D studies, delivering innovative solutions for military and civil customers worldwide. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of 10 Systems Engineers, ensuring technical excellence across programmes Oversee requirements analysis and management, from customer specifications to supplier requirements Drive systems design and development, collaborating with suppliers and strategic partners Lead integration, verification, and validation processes, ensuring system compliance Define systems capability roadmaps, shaping the future of APNT technology and products Support technical proposal preparation in response to bids About You Experience managing systems engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle Strong leadership in programme delivery and technical proposal preparation Proven track record in developing systems engineering capabilities across programmes Experience in line management and functional team leadership Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Willingness to travel within the UK, Europe, and the US Eligible for MOD Security Clearance (SC minimum) Desirable Skills Knowledge of radar systems, modelling & simulation Experience in certification processes within the system lifecycle