Lead Systems Engineer & Design Authority — Hybrid

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension

Mental health support

Learning & development

Referral bonus

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo invites applications for a Lead Systems Engineer / Design Authority at Basildon, Essex, to provide technical oversight across the full system lifecycle. You will oversee architecture work, coordinate internal and supplier design teams, and ensure the solution meets customer and business requirements.

The role requires leadership, strong systems engineering expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Hybrid working and UK travel are involved in this challenging role.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject with strong numerical, analytical and design skills.
• Strong understanding of system and project lifecycles and change control.
• Knowledge of Systems Architecture activities within the Systems Lifecycle.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving in design complexity and uncertainty.
• Experience influencing system design and integration of a major system.
• Experience managing stakeholders in high-pressure environments and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Work with the SDA to identify and resolve technical issues across the system and subsystems.
• Deputise for the SDA within the project.
• Lead the architecture team through the project lifecycle.
• Influence requirements to enable design decisions and trade-offs.
• Provide direction on technical risks and opportunities.
• Support test planning and requirements verification for certification.
• Engage with customers and end users as a technical interface.
• Present architecture material at internal and external design reviews.
• Share knowledge and promote best practice within the engineering team.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Travel within the UK to meet customers and industry partners.

Skills

Systems engineering

Architecture

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership

Design reviews

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Leonardo invites applications for a Lead Systems Engineer / Design Authority at Basildon, Essex, to provide technical oversight across the full system lifecycle. You will oversee architecture work, coordinate internal and supplier design teams, and ensure the solution meets customer and business requirements.

The role requires leadership, strong systems engineering expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Hybrid working and UK travel are involved in this challenging role.