Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer

Southampton - Hybrid

£55,000 - £70,000

A global Aerospace and Defence organisation are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to work closely with the Project Engineering Manager to complete the design and delivery of the engineering solution for their key strategic projects. You will ensure that their delivery is compliant with user needs.

Key Accountabilities - Lead Systems Engineer

+ Responsible for technical coordination and delivery of the engineering solution

+ Managing issues with the design, negotiating across the team, suppliers and where appropriate, the customer

+ Design Integrity of the overall solution, supported by functional domain experts

+ Presentation of design reviews for the overall technical solution to stakeholders

+ Creating, Reviewing and approval of all top level solution documentation

+ Responsible for coordinating the delivery of the Systems work package to time, cost and quality on the basis of a baselined plan

+ Responsible for risk management for the Systems work package

Skills and knowledge required - Lead Systems Engineer

+ Experience in Systems Engineering

+ Experience in the Management of multi-discipline engineering teams

+ Demonstrable competence in conducting and supporting design reviews of complex solutions

+ Demonstrable ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders on complex technical issues

+ Familiarity with the concept of design certification including its importance in managing personal and corporate liability