Systems Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Manager

Hybrid

Defence / Maritime

High Wycombe

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Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise is valued and your creative input is encouraged?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you with our Global leading Defence Maritime client!

As a Systems Engineering Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the engineering function delivers expert input across project bids and development life cycles. You’ll lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of complex electronic and embedded systems that support national defence and maritime safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical direction to a team of System Engineers.
• Allocate and manage engineering tasks across multiple projects.
• Develop and deliver Systems Engineering artefacts throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Drive improvements in systems design tools, processes, and capabilities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure integrated and modular design approaches.
• Present confidently at internal and external design reviews, including to senior stakeholders and customers.
• Actively contribute to and lead aspects of complex projects to balance technical requirements with cost and schedule goals.
• Work with customers and suppliers to ensure alignment with project objectives and processes.
• Generate technical proposals and provide accurate estimates of cost, effort, and risk.
• Chair and contribute to technical reviews, and approve high-quality documentation.

Technical Focus Areas:

• Technical Leadership
• Requirements Definition & Management
• Systems Architecture & Design
• Design for ‘x’ (manufacturability, testability, etc.)
• System Integration & Interfaces
• Verification & Validation

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a passionate team delivering real-world impact. We foster a supportive and innovative environment where your input directly shapes mission-critical systems. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career while working on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and inclusive culture.