Engineering Manager - Defence, CEMA & Communications Systems

Engineering Manager – Defence, CEMA & Communications SystemsSR2 is supporting a major UK Defence programme and seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead delivery across CEMA, Communications, RF, and Data Fusion domains.You’ll oversee multi-disciplinary engineering teams and suppliers, providing direction, governance, and assurance across high-value, mission-critical systems. This is a leadership role, driving quality, safety, and compliance while managing estimates, performance, and reporting to senior stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering complex Defence systems.
• Consolidate engineering estimates and support bids and programme planning.
• Oversee engineering performance, risk, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and assurance requirements.
• Engage with MOD, DE&S, DSTL and supplier partners to ensure aligned delivery.

Experience Required:

• Strong track record managing complex Defence engineering programmes (£50M+).
• Background in Systems, Electronics, Communications or Embedded Software engineering.
• Oversight of disciplines such as CEMA, RF, AI/ML, System Security, or Data Fusion.
• Experience managing suppliers and multi-partner delivery environments.
• Familiar with MOD governance, assurance, and secure-by-design principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Active SC or DV clearance (essential).