Lead Systems Engineer

As a Lead Systems Engineer you will be working on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) alongside a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects. Reporting directly to the Head of Systems Engineering you will provide the system architecture definition for the pending tender opportunities with the UK MOD (Skynet Enduring Capability) and other Milsatcom programmes - covering the space, control and ground segments.

Responsibilities

Provide the system architecture definition for the pending tender opportunities with the UK MOD (Skynet Enduring Capability) and other Milsatcom programmes - covering the space, control and ground segments; Requirements capture and definition from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems, ownership of traceability and verification; Working with Engineering Leads and Partners to define the segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups; Systems Engineering and project management inputs as required - to support planning, schedule and cost activities; Inform stakeholders on progress and problem resolution, alongside technical proposal inputs

Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance; Occasional UK travel, mainly to Stevenage; Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and appropriate tools; Working understanding of portfolios in terms of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, network control; Passionate about shaping the technology direction and helping colleagues to grow their technical knowledge

Benefits

Competitive salary; annual profit share; contributory pension; share options; car leasing scheme; free onsite parking; tax-free technology scheme; discounted shopping; 37 hour week; flexible working around core hours; hybrid working; up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL; personalised development plan; unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses; internal mobility including international opportunities; wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support); Employee Assistance Programme; discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests; cycle-to-work scheme; on-site canteen and coffee shop; lunchtime pilates; life assurance; enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay); adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave; wellbeing room; multi-faith room; Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)