Chief Engineer

Airbus; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Chief Engineer for their geospatial product and cloud-based solutions. Located in Guildford, this role involves overseeing various projects related to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. You'll collaborate across departments, ensure timely delivery, and manage technical specifications. A relevant engineering degree and experience in the space industry are essential. The position includes competitive salary, flexible working, and numerous personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Hybrid working up to 2 additional days per month

Personalised development plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer in the space domain.
• Strong skills in managing technical projects and teams.
• Knowledgeable in system engineering throughout the product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Support various product bids and approve technologies.
• Capture customer requirements and generate solutions.
• Lead technical risk management and schedule development.

Skills

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance experience

System Engineer practices

People management

Quality management

Technical specifications generation

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional UK and international travel

LOCATION: Guildford OR Newcastle (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 3 7‑hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000 e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: 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
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100 % pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing and so is the mission to protect it. At Airbus we pioneer for a safe and united world. That means developing cutting‑edge sustainable satellites and it also means creating the technology that safeguards the sovereignty of nations and the digital space. Your work here defends what matters.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a Chief Engineer from the space industry interested in a dedicated Chief Engineer 1‑3 year development plan tailored to you and the full geospatial product and cloud‑based solutions life cycle?

Due to an internal promotion we are looking for a Chief Engineer who will integrate into multiple projects, gain insight into interdepartmental interactions and foster transparent communication with key clients. This role involves participating and contributing to the organisational capabilities of geospatial products (aimed at the MOD ISTARI and Commercial Sectors) and services portfolio design and development.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Support a wide range of products at bid stage, select, propose and finally approve the key technologies with the client
• Capture customer and portfolio requirements, generate corresponding solutions and produce technical specifications
• Consider appropriate engineering approaches and select the relevant ones to meet program maturity milestones
• Accountable for the technical Work Breakdown Structure development schedule and technical risk management plan
• Continuously monitor progress, ensure timely resolution of technical issues and lead engineering change management

ABOUT YOU

• Experienced in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance space domain activity
• Experience of System Engineer practices and delivery along the product life cycle and associated methods
• Passionate about people management for delivery and development
• Demonstrable practical application of delivery in the respect of Quality, Time, and Cost principles
• Interested in researching other approaches and sharing knowledge with the team
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need adjustments for the selection process. Examples may include accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role. To opt in, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

LEGAL AND DIVERSITY STATEMENTS

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