Project Lead System Engineer (System Engineering & SC Cleared)
Andover/ Bristol (Hybrid)
£65,000- £70,000 (doe)
Permanent
We are seeking an SC-cleared Lead Systems Engineer for a hybrid role with an immediate start, ideally in April 2025. The position requires active SC Security Clearance and involves occasional travel to customer sites in Andover and Bristol.
Hybrid Working: Primarily remote (3-4 days per week), with 1-2 days on-site in Bristol and Andover as needed.
A Chance to Work with a Leading Digital Transformation Business Delivering Large-scale, Long-term IT Projects for the Public Sector, Aerospace and Defence.
Key experience + tasks will include:
* Previous experience as a Project Lead System Engineer within Aerospace, Defence or similar large-scale, high-security environments.
* Support the Programme Chief Engineer in developing and establishing the necessary standards and governance for the programme.
* Provide engineering leadership and oversight across the engineering disciplines delivered by an external supplier.
* In-depth experience of systems engineering, system integration, software development, hardware integration + testing methodologies.
* Proficient in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, system integration, and engineering tools for Defence Digital projects.
* Lead engineering teams in Defence or similar environments, delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure settings.
* Familiar with defence-specific standards (DEF STAN, MIL-STD, NATO) and deployed Defence technologies, including secure communications, data analytics, and mission-critical applications.
* Expertise in systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, testing, and both on-premise and deployable technologies.
* Knowledge of ISR/ISTAR capabilities, supporting the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio, integrated sensor architecture (ISA.
* An understanding of MongoDB, VMware, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications.
* Assist in developing the software factory roadmap, requirements for current and future contracts, and integration with other DD Service Executive capabilities.
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