preston, lancashire, north west england, united kingdom
Defence
The opportunity: This is a hands on role working collaboratively with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and the wider project team, with the development of synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building. WSSE are integral in the … development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrates real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. What we're looking … for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments/simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems. A strong background in software (C# and C++), andMore ❯
preston, lancashire, north west england, united kingdom
Defence
This leadership role blends technical excellence, systems engineering discipline, and strategic oversight to ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality, compliant solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment. Role Purpose As Systems Group Leader, you will oversee the full lifecycle of systems engineering activities-from requirements definition to integration, verification … and support. You will ensure the application of best practices while supporting the personal and professional development of your team. The role includes both tactical project delivery and long-term strategic planning to support evolving business needs. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and support a team of systems engineers, promoting collaboration … innovation, and professional growth. Provide technical leadership across system design, development, and testing activities, following structured lifecycle models such as the 'V-Model.' Define and allocate work packages, manage team resources, and ensure timely project delivery within budget constraints. Take a proactive, hands-on role in planning and executing integration More ❯
a talented Senior Systems Engineer – Simulink to join the Dreadnought submarine programme, one of the most critical defence projects in the UK. Experience: Develop and integrate Model-Based Design (MBD) for the system, collaborating with Control & Instrumentation (C&I), Platform Mechanical, and Software teams. Design and develop human-machine interfaces … HMI), situational awareness systems, and systems for health and data management. Capture system control requirements and produce both high-level concepts and detailed design models. Contribute to the verificationandvalidation of system requirements. Document design decisions and contribute to safety analysis. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment on … requirements and objectives. Support the work and professional development of junior engineers, offering guidance and coaching. Participate in the full systems engineering lifecycle, from concept through to delivery. The Job: 2 to 5 years of experience in Display & Controls, Systems Health, or Data Management-related Systems Engineering, preferably in marine More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £60.00 PAYE or £81.05 per hour Umbrella inside IR35