Defence Systems Product Lead (Operations & Architecture)

Catering; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension up to 14%

Healthcare cashback

Free car parking

Subsidised meals

Job summary

Unknown Defence Firm in Bristol is seeking a Product Lead for the Systems Operations Equipment Team. You will shape product strategies and define roadmaps for a diverse range of systems products across national and international customers.

The role requires strong experience in electronics development for the defence sector, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and craft architectural proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and development of electronics, preferably in the defence industry with knowledge of the product sector.
• Ability to understand technology and its potential uses.
• Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills across peer groups and into senior management.
• Demonstrated experience of defining product strategies and roadmaps.
• Ability to shape new proposals for architectural solutions to acceptance.
• Clear and concise engineering documentation writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the definition and delivery of product strategies
• Influence future project roadmaps, policies, and technical standards
• Ensure compliance with wider Generic Systems Architecture (GMA/GSA) strategies
• Ensure products remain cost effective, deliverable, and meet capability requirements of future customers
• Lead and shape new proposals for architectural solutions to the point of acceptance by the Project and Delivery Team
• Influence programmes and future projects to adopt the product line approach to development
• Collaborate with stakeholders both in the UK and internationally
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with academia, SMEs, and potential suppliers

Skills

Electronics design

Defence industry knowledge

Strategic thinking

Roadmaps

Documentation writing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Unknown Defence Firm in Bristol is seeking a Product Lead for the Systems Operations Equipment Team. You will shape product strategies and define roadmaps for a diverse range of systems products across national and international customers.

The role requires strong experience in electronics development for the defence sector, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and craft architectural proposals.