Lead Systems Engineer – Defence Training & Simulation

Matchtech Group; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to support a major Royal Navy training and simulation programme in Bristol. This permanent hybrid role delivers complex, integrated defence systems from testing through to deployment.

You will lead systems engineering delivery across multidisciplinary teams, coordinate verification and acceptance activities, and ensure a smooth transition of capabilities into operational use within a security-cleared environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading systems engineering for complex, integrated solutions.
• Strong delivery focus across system-of-systems environments.
• Able to manage stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Leading the systems engineering delivery of complex training and simulation solutions
• Coordinating system integration, verification, validation, testing and customer acceptance activities
• Supporting the transition of integrated capabilities into operational use
• Working across multidisciplinary engineering teams, programme leadership and customer organisations
• Managing system-level technical delivery and resolving integration challenges
• Contributing to the delivery of system-of-systems capabilities within a defence environment
• Providing clear technical communication and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Matchtech Group seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to support a major Royal Navy training and simulation programme in Bristol. This permanent hybrid role delivers complex, integrated defence systems from testing through to deployment.

You will lead systems engineering delivery across multidisciplinary teams, coordinate verification and acceptance activities, and ensure a smooth transition of capabilities into operational use within a security-cleared environment.