Systems Engineering Lead

Job description

Role: Systems Engineering Lead (Programmes)

Location: Berkshire

Salary: Competitive (Details to be shared after application)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite, Flexi working

Our Defence client is looking to hire an exceptional Systems Engineering Lead. You will drive engineering delivery across programmes and projects, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. You’ll play a key role in system architecture, integration, and lifecycle delivery while working closely with programme management, engineering teams, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery across one or multiple projects/programmes
• Support programme planning, scheduling, and resource forecasting
• Manage engineering budgets, risks, and delivery milestones
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ensure high-quality engineering artefacts and technical documentation
• Identify improvements that optimise cost, schedule, and performance
• Represent engineering with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across programmes

Essential Experience

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience delivering multiple projects/programmes
• Strong background in Systems Engineering and full lifecycle delivery
• Experience developing high-quality requirements and complex system solutions
• Knowledge of ISO/IEEE/IEC engineering standards and best practices
• Leadership or line management experience within systems / multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience delivering hardware, software, or embedded system capabilities
• Strong technical documentation and review skills

Desirable

• INCOSE certified

Why Apply

• Work on cutting-edge cyber and defence technology
• Influence high-impact, mission-critical programmes
• Join a highly skilled engineering environment focused on innovation and security
• Annual Bonus
• Flexible Working Hours
• Allowance

Please note that due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. Therefore hold British citizenship and have lived in the UK for a minimum of 10 years.

Please message me directly if you have any questions.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

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