Deputy Systems Design Authority

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company is seeking a Deputy Systems Design Authority in the United Kingdom. In this critical role, you will provide technical leadership and manage a team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality radar systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong Systems Engineering expertise, a deep understanding of engineering lifecycles, and will act as a Technical Authority. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in hardware design and development.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent capability.
• Experience in full engineering lifecycles and models.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.
• Ensure application of Systems Engineering principles across the lifecycle.
• Lead technical reviews and mentoring of engineers.

Skills

Systems Engineering expertise

Technical Authority experience

Requirements management

Configuration management tools experience

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

JIRA

Job description

Design Authority, Systems Engineering, RADAR systems, Technical Leadership

Important

Design Authority, Systems Engineering, RADAR systems, Technical Leadership

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Deputy Systems Design Authority to provide technical leadership and management of a team of 5, working on cutting-edge Radar Systems.

In this role you will be key Technical Authority, ensuring radar systems are delivered to the highest standards. Ideally you will have a Systems Engineering background with experience working on large-scale complex engineering programmes.

What you'll be doing:

• You will be providing expert technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams working on complex radar systems, including oversight of costs and resources
• Ensure you apply and champion Systems Engineering principles across the full radar system lifecycle, from requirements capture through to system integration, customer acceptance, and support
• Support system assurance activities to ensure radar solutions meet performance, safety, and customer expectations
• You will define and deliver acceptance strategies to verify that system designs comply with technical and contractual requirements
• This role will require you to lead technical reviews, verifying that engineering designs and documentation meet business, legislative, and customer standards
• Mentor and support the development of engineers across the team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
• Maintain strong expertise in Systems Engineering methodologies, including Model-Based Engineering, cyber security, and system safety practices

Your skills and experiences:

• Strong Systems Engineering expertise with a background in hardware design and development, acting as a Technical Authority
• Experienced in requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS Next, JIRA)
• Deep understanding of full engineering lifecycles and models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)
• Confident communicator, able to present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent capability) with a STEM degree or equivalent experience

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