Project Lead System Engineer

Project Lead System Engineer (System Engineering & SC Cleared)

Bristol / Andover (Hybrid)

£65,000- £70,000 (doe)

Permanent

We are seeking an SC-cleared Lead Systems Engineer for a hybrid role with an immediate start, ideally in April 2025. The position requires active SC Security Clearance and involves occasional travel to customer sites in Andover and Bristol.

Hybrid Working: Primarily remote (3–4 days per week), with 1–2 days on-site in Bristol and Andover as needed.



A Chance to Work with a Leading Digital Transformation Business Delivering Large-scale, Long-term IT Projects for the Public Sector, Aerospace and Defence.



Key experience + tasks will include:

• Previous experience as a Project Lead System Engineer within Aerospace, Defence or similar large-scale, high-security environments. 


• Support the Programme Chief Engineer in developing and establishing the necessary standards and governance for the programme.


• Provide engineering leadership and oversight across the engineering disciplines delivered by an external supplier.


• In-depth experience of systems engineering, system integration, software development, hardware integration + testing methodologies.


• Proficient in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, system integration, and engineering tools for Defence Digital projects.


• Lead engineering teams in Defence or similar environments, delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure settings.


• Familiar with defence-specific standards (DEF STAN, MIL-STD, NATO) and deployed Defence technologies, including secure communications, data analytics, and mission-critical applications.


• Expertise in systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, testing, and both on-premise and deployable technologies.


• Knowledge of ISR/ISTAR capabilities, supporting the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio, integrated sensor architecture (ISA.


• An understanding of MongoDB, VMware, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications.


• Assist in developing the software factory roadmap, requirements for current and future contracts, and integration with other DD Service Executive capabilities.