System Engineer Team Lead

Job description

Systems Engineering Team Lead | Aerospace & Defence | Salisbury (Hybrid) | £60,000 – £80,000 + 15% Bonus

Want to work at the forefront of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and help shape the future of aviation?

This high-growth aerospace & defence business (40%+ year-on-year growth since 2019) is expanding its Systems Engineering function and is hiring a Systems Engineering Team Lead. You’ll combine hands-on technical leadership with mentoring and line management in a true player-coach role.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the design, development, and integration of avionics, control, navigation, payload, and C2 systems
• Line manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary systems engineering team
• Own systems integration across air vehicle platforms, including power, fuel, and payloads
• Support flight test activity and resolve complex technical issues
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding as the team continues to grow

What we’re looking for

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience with complex electrical, electronic, or software-based systems
• Systems integration experience using software and/or hardware-based rigs
• Confident mentor, ideally with prior line management experience
• British Citizen eligible for Security Clearance (5 years UK residency)

Nice to have

• UAS experience, flight control systems, flight test exposure
• MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks

Why join?

• Exposure to the full lifecycle of cutting-edge aerospace products
• Hybrid working and a collaborative engineering culture
• Salary up to £80,000
• Bonus up to 15%
• Private medical and dental insurance (Bupa)
• 25 days annual leave with buy/sell options
• 6x life assurance and a share incentive plan
• Ongoing training and professional development

Help define the next generation of uncrewed aviation.

Comment, message me directly, or apply to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Salisbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English