Ocean Infinity Solutions is a pioneering business unit within the Ocean Infinity Group, focused on unlocking opportunities in emerging and strategically important markets. We design,integrateand deliver advanced robotic, remotelyoperatedand autonomous solutions, combiningcutting-edgehardware,softwareand services to solve some of the world’s most complex operational challenges.
Everything we do is driven by a clear purpose: enhancing the security,resilienceand prosperity of our customers by transforming the way theyoperateacross the maritime,subseaand wider operational domains, from seabed to sky.
To achieve this, we are building a world-class team of exceptional talent united by a shared passion for innovation, a relentless focus on mission success, and a commitment to redefining the future of autonomous technology and intelligent solutions.
We are seeking a Chief Engineer (Marine Defence Systems) to provide technical leadership and design authority across complex maritime, autonomous and defence programmes.
As the senior engineering authority, you will be accountable for technical integrity, system architecture, engineeringassuranceand design governance throughout the programme lifecycle. You will ensure solutions are safe, integrated,compliantand operationally effective, whilst providing independent technical judgement to support critical programme decisions.
This is a highly influential role, acting as the bridge between engineering, programme delivery,customersand suppliers to ensure mission-critical capabilities are successfully delivered.
What you will do:
- Act as the Design Authority and technical lead for major maritime defence programmes.
- Own andmaintainthe programme technical baseline, including requirements, architecture,interfacesand configuration control.
- Ensure systems are verified,validatedand accepted against customer and operational requirements.
- Lead system integration across platforms, payloads, software, autonomy,communicationsand sensing technologies.
- Chair technical reviews and provide governance across requirements management, V&V, technicalriskand configuration management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable defence, safety,securityand regulatory standards.
- Serve as the senior technical interface with customers,suppliersand programme leadership.
- Provide independent technical oversight, balancing performance, risk,costand schedule considerations.
- Mentor engineering teams and drive engineering excellence across the organisation.
- Proven experience as a Chief Engineer or similar senior engineering leadership roleresponsible for developing a new complex system-of-systems. You should have taken a capability from requirements definition and architecture development through to design, integration, verification,validationand acceptance into service.
- Extensive experience delivering complex maritime, defence,aerospaceor autonomous systems programmes.
- Subsea data intelligence or Submarine Delivery Authority experience – highly desirable.
- Strong systems engineeringexpertiseacross hardware,softwareand integrated operational platforms.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing technical suppliers and partners.
- Strong understanding of system integration, verification,validationand engineering assurance.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence customers,suppliersand senior leaders.
Given the nature of the work, this role requires you to obtain andmaintaintheappropriate levelof UK national security clearance. You must be willing and able to undergo the necessary security vetting process, and continued employment in the role may be subject tomaintainingthe required clearance. Security vetting will be conductedin accordance withthe requirements and standards set by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). Further information on UK security clearance levels, eligibility, and the vetting process can be found on the UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant
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Chief Engineer (Marine Defence Systems) in Southampton employer: Ocean Infinity
Ocean Infinity is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for QA Engineers to thrive. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary package. Located in a dynamic environment, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere that values quality and excellence in every project.
