At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multi-functional team in developing cutting-edge Command & Control systems.
- Company: Join a world-class defence organisation based in Bristol.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £70 per hour, with overtime pay and flexible working options.
- Other info: Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension and hybrid working.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while enjoying a 4-day work week.
- Qualifications: Strong background in systems engineering and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 70 - 70 £ per hour.
Command & Control Sub‑System Engineering Lead
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Command & Control Sub‑System Engineering Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.
The role will be onsite 3‑4 days per week.
A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
Overtime
Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’.
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 3‑4 days per week.
A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
Duration: 6 months with very likely extension.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella).
Interview process: One stage video interview.
Who should apply: Candidates with a strong background as a Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering Lead, Systems Engineering Team Lead, Principal Systems Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, Systems Architect or Technical Lead within a systems engineering and Defence or Aerospace environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day management, direction and technical leadership (including activity tracking and project reporting) of the multi‑functional Common Architecture Team (CAT).
- Lead the capture, derivation, and refinement of subsystem requirements for the Command & Control subsystem.
- Work collaboratively with the CAT to deliver the Command & Control sub‑system functional architecture.
- Identify and capture functional risks, opportunities, issues, and assumptions and their associated mitigation strategies.
Skillset / Experience
- Product development / systems thinking mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Experience across the systems engineering / product development lifecycle, with an emphasis on successful project delivery.
- Experience of functional design and development.
- Proactive and self‑managing, with an ability to work under pressure to deliver successful outcomes on demanding timescales.
- Practical knowledge and experience of system engineering processes and tools (e. g. IBM Rhapsody, IBM DOORS, IBM Engineering Workflow Management).
- Experience designing complex systems in a defence or other highly regulated environment.
- Experience working in or leading a cross‑functional engineering teams.
- Experience developing air defence or LDEW complex weapon systems.
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