At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coach large teams in Systems Engineering, ensuring effective governance and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a global leader in technology with a commitment to innovation and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, comprehensive health support, and access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities within a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Systems Engineering while making a real impact on projects and teams.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in Systems Engineering leadership and governance.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Systems Engineering leader, able to guide large teams? Are you passionate about Systems Engineering? Are you able to coach and develop the Systems Engineers of the future?
The Chief Systems Engineer acts as the focal point for Systems Engineering Governance and ensures our Systems Engineering capability trends in a positive direction. The role will provide a clear point of contact on Systems Engineering capability for the Sector Head of Engineering Projects, Sector Chief Engineer and the Head of Systems Engineering.
Given this complexity, it requires each programme to connect with the “Art of Systems Engineering” to ensure we are doing the right activities at the right time. Our systems engineering team define the problem completely. Our teams reuse techniques and artefacts across the portfolio of projects. Our projects create and enact the correct verification and validation strategy.
As a Chief Systems Engineer, you will influence each product, its technical direction and our customers’ satisfaction.
As the Chief Systems Engineer, you will:
- Act as the point of contact for all things Systems Engineering to the Sector Chief Engineer, Head of Systems Engineering and Head of Engineering Projects
- Be a coach in the art of systems engineering
- Ensure programmes capture the views and needs of all our stakeholders, covering the full lifecycle and different stakeholder types, including bridging the gap between Engineering and Capability
- Champion Design for Excellence (DfX) concepts for Systems Engineering
- Promote and provide guidance and expertise on “System of Systems Engineering”
- Act as the focal point for systems engineering governance, supporting Lifecycle Management (LCM) activities related to systems engineering such as bids, design reviews and audits
- Represent Leonardo within Systems Engineering bodies and groups of interest, such as INCOSE
- Identify trends across your sector, capturing and sharing lessons learned to improve the quality and efficiency of future work
- Own and drive a sector 6 month improvement plan aligned with the needs of the LoB and Systems Engineering improvement plan
- Work with the Systems People & Capability Lead and project stakeholders to optimise the skills and capability profile across the sector
- Enable and optimise collaboration across engineering disciplines
- Deliver an agile approach to systems engineering, building a culture of experimentation and failing fast
- Understand what lies beyond our black boxes, promoting how digital technologies can be used to improve our systems approach
- Collaborate with your peers in similar roles across the UK to promote a culture of continual learning and improvement, acting as a change agent for systems engineering
- Identify and develop your own Systems Engineering specialism, becoming a recognised expert across the EW LoB / Electronics division
This is a new senior leadership role within Systems Engineering, where we would expect you to progress into a Programme Chief Engineer, Head of Discipline, or Chief Technical Specialist role for Systems Engineering.
Experience in applying governance and guidance on Systems Engineering LCM process.
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Contract Type: Permanent
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