Serve as the Chief Engineer and senior engineering authority for ESCS, maintaining continuity of technical direction and converting programme intent into a production-capable delivery path. The role is accountable for the integrity of the overall engineering solution and leads technical governance across applications, integration, data, cloud, security, test and operational readiness. Act as the senior engineering authority for ESCS and the principal technical interface to programme leadershipSet engineering direction, technical guardrails and decision routes across capability teams and suppliers. Provide independent technical judgement when delivery, cost, schedule, risk and customer outcomes require trade-offs. Own the ESCS engineering strategy, technical baseline, engineering management plan and technical decision record. Lead multidisciplinary engineering across architecture, software, integration, data, cloud infrastructure, security, test and service readiness. Translate customer outcomes and operational scenarios into technical priorities, increments and engineering acceptance criteria. Maintain technical authority over solution integrity, configuration, interfaces, technical debt and engineering risks. Align technical estimates, WBS/PBS content, resource assumptions and technical milestones with the integrated programme plan. Drive repeatable deployment, automated testing, configuration management, observability, security and documentation practices. Provide technical coaching and delegated authority while retaining accountability for the overall engineering solution. Support customer demonstrations, bids and investment decisions with clear evidence of feasibility, maturity and residual risk. Chief engineering or senior technical authority leadership Systems engineering and lifecycle assurance Enterprise and solution architecture COTS and SaaS integration API, event and data-flow architecture Cloud-native engineering, Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps Non-functional requirements, security and operational readiness Technical baseline, configuration and interface management Technical planning, estimation, risk and design governance Senior stakeholder, supplier and multidisciplinary engineering leadership Required experience: Technical authority or engineering leadership for complex systems integration or enterprise platform delivery. Leading engineering across multiple disciplines rather than a single technology domain. IBM Sterling OMS, Ivalua, planning platforms or comparable COTS products. AWS-based platforms, containerised workloads and automated deployment. Capability teams and suppliers work within consistent engineering guardrails. Programme leaders receive clear, credible and independent engineering advice. Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction...At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Contributory Pension Scheme ~ Private Medical Insurance ~33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) ~ Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) ~ Flexible Working SchemeCommitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE– we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. Pay Range:75,800.00-99,800.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. SummaryLocation: Remote, United KingdomType: Full time
Chief Engineer - Refrigeration employer: Leidos
Leidos is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and work-life balance. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to develop their skills through technical academies and career development plans, all while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance public sector services in London. The comprehensive benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme and flexible working options, further underscores Leidos' dedication to attracting and retaining top talent.
