System Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced Systems Engineering professional ready to step into a leadership role on high-impact engineering programmes? Do you thrive in a collaborative, technically complex environment where your skills directly contribute to critical national capabilities?

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

We’re looking for a Systems Engineering Manager to join an industry-leading organisation working on cutting-edge defence technology. This is your opportunity to shape the future of engineering systems within a growing and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of Systems Engineers, guiding their development and ensuring technical excellence across the board.
• Drive the development of systems engineering artefacts throughout the product lifecycle — from initial bid through to delivery.
• Define and improve engineering tools, processes and capabilities to support current and future project demands.
• Collaborate across disciplines — including hardware, software and firmware — to ensure coherent, modular, and reusable system designs.
• Represent engineering in design reviews and customer engagements, presenting complex information clearly and effectively.
• Manage stakeholders, suppliers and customers to ensure milestones are met, risks are mitigated, and technical objectives are achieved.
• Provide accurate time and cost estimates for systems activities and support bid and proposal efforts.

What You Bring:

• Solid, hands-on experience in Systems Engineering within complex technology programmes — ideally in regulated or high-assurance industries.
• A proven track record in requirements definition, architecture, integration, verification and validation.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including experience with formal reviews and lifecycle artefacts.
• Proficiency in Requirements Management tools such as Jama, and hands on experience in the development of Hardware, Software or Firmware development, ideally in an Embedded environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex engineering concepts.
• A degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in the defence or aerospace sector.
• Familiarity with Design for ‘X’ (DFX) principles.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) due to the nature of the projects.

Why Apply?

• Lead high-performing teams working on impactful, real-world technology.
• Enjoy a technically challenging role in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
• Competitive salary, strong benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Interested?

If you are interested, please apply and a dedicated consultant will reach out to you!