Chief Engineer in London

Leidos heritage companies pioneered the development of air traffic control systems in the United States more than 50 years ago. Today our systems handle 75 per cent of the air traffic in the U.S. and approximately 60 per cent of the world’s air traffic. Our support to UK Air Traffic Management (ATM) began with NATS in the early 1990s, starting with the development of the current in-service system; and we are now at the heart of the innovative development work to modernise ATM solutions.

An experienced Chief Engineer is required who leads and/or manages works of other technical staff that has significant impact on the portfolio’s results/outputs. With a focus on delivery and operation, the Chief Engineer ATM Specialist contributes to the development of solutions that influence strategic project/programme goals and business results. They have thorough understanding of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, particularly in Air Traffic Management; they recommend and collaborate in the development of new technical solutions and/or standards in support of strategy and operations.

Core Skills And Behaviours:

• Drives the team towards delivery by shaping and encouraging the team to achieve outcomes
• Significant experience in delivery of complex technical deliverables, preferably in Air Traffic Management using a diverse engineering and technology team
• Significant experience in breaking down technical deliveries into manageable and trackable parts.
• Experience in lifecycle methodologies, technical governance and technical solutions relevant to Air Traffic Management.
• Knowledge of current operational Air Traffic Management systems and future direction of the industry.
• Experience of technical business analysis or systems engineering, including requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience of large-scale integrations, service orientated architecture and key technologies.
• Keen technical advocate and self-learner up to date with the latest technology and innovations; encourages and inspires those around them.

Required Skills:

• Concept of Operations Development
• Test Engineering
• Requirements Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Excel Workbook
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Office
• Technical Planning
• Technical Management
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Data Architecture
• Performance Analysis
• Configuration Management
• Modelling and Simulation
• Trade Studies
• Technical Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Systems Integration
• Systems Architecting

Degree: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree

Work Experience: Engineering - Testing and Quality Assurance, Engineering - System Integration, Engineering - Systems

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. Our reward scheme includes: 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), Dynamic Working.

Commitment To Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.

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.

What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing.

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