Lead System Engineer - Risk Management
2026-09-18T00:00:00
Location
Portsmouth
Hampshire
GB
PO1 2
Application Deadline
2026-12-17T19:01:16.41
Security Clearance
Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance
Travel Required
Occasional UK travel, mainly to Stevenage
Type
Full time
Financial Reward
Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance
37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
Family and Caregiving
Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
Inclusive Environment
Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
About the Role
That means developing cutting‑edge sustainable aircraft, and it also means creating the technology that safeguards the sovereignty of nations and the digital space. Depending on you, the career progression for this role can be Company Expert or Chief Engineer. Are you passionate about Satellite communications? Love supporting the direction of technical approaches and technical challenges within projects? Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)?
As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will be working on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) alongside a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects. Reporting directly to the Head of Systems Engineering, you will provide the system architecture definition for the pending tender opportunities with the UK MOD (Skynet Enduring Capability) and other Milsatcom programmes - covering the space, control, and ground segments.
Working with Engineering Leads and Partners to define the segment and associated sub‑system architectures via integrated Working Groups. Systems Engineering and project management inputs as required - to support planning, schedule, and cost activities.
Required Experience and Skills
- Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and appropriate tools
- Working understanding of portfolios in terms of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, network control
- Passionate about shaping the technology direction and helping colleagues to grow their technical knowledge
Additional Information
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Employment Details
Permanent
Position
Chief Engineering & Architecture
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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