Chief Engineer, MilSatCom Systems — Hybrid & Strategic Leader

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company based in Portsmouth is seeking a Chief Engineer to support Milsatcom projects. The role involves capturing customer requirements, producing technical specifications, and leading the engineering team to ensure deliverables meet quality and cost standards. Candidates should have a solid engineering background, excellent project management skills, and familiarity with military satellite communication capabilities. The position offers a flexible work environment and various personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Free onsite parking

Flexible working hours

Personalized development plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Ability to lead engineering change management and resolve technical issues.
• Familiarity with project compliance risks and principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth and delivery of Milsatcom projects.
• Capture customer and RFP requirements and generate solutions.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks.

Skills

Engineering experience across multiple disciplines

Knowledge of System Engineer practices

Technical background in MilSatCom capabilities

Demonstrable practical application of Project management

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company based in Portsmouth is seeking a Chief Engineer to support Milsatcom projects. The role involves capturing customer requirements, producing technical specifications, and leading the engineering team to ensure deliverables meet quality and cost standards. Candidates should have a solid engineering background, excellent project management skills, and familiarity with military satellite communication capabilities. The position offers a flexible work environment and various personal development opportunities.