Lead Systems Engineer - Synthetics Demonstration Lead

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Demonstration Lead to spearhead the creation of synthetics-centric demonstrations that validate design concepts and influence critical decisions. This pivotal role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing demonstration activities, and ensuring alignment with project needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in delivering complex demonstrations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in agile environments. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of digital products and services in the electronics sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering demonstrations under tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of tools and processes in the synthetics domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of synthetics-centric demonstrations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand design implications.

Skills

Synthetics-centric demonstrations

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Prototyping

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Systems, Software, Mathematics, or related STEM field

Tools

Hardware and software for demonstrations

Job description

Job Description:

Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Demonstration Lead to join a new department focused on the development of Synthetics, Digital Products, and Services. This role is pivotal in shaping business-changing capabilities across the Electronics UK Division and influencing Leonardo UK's direction.

The Demonstration Lead will take a leadership role in creating, iterating, and scaling synthetics-centric demonstrations to validate design concepts and influence design decisions across UK Divisions.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading the development and execution of synthetics-centric demonstrations aligned with project needs.
2. Collaborating with stakeholders to understand design implications and requirements.
3. Working with other Digital Products and Services Systems Leads to develop capabilities and prepare for future products, reporting to the Chief Systems Engineer.
4. Building internal relationships to support demonstration activities.
5. Engaging with external providers and partners to enhance demonstration effectiveness.
6. Conducting demonstrations and evaluating outcomes against objectives.
7. Leading demonstration review sessions.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in delivering synthetics-centric demonstrations using hardware, software, infrastructure, and facilities under tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of tools, methodologies, and processes in the synthetics domain.
• Experience working in agile environments.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in complex and uncertain projects.
• Experience in prototyping and iterative development of demonstrations.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Eligibility for SC or higher security clearance for UK programs.
• Degree or equivalent in Systems, Software, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• Understanding of future trends in synthetics technologies and UK MOD policies related to synthetics.
• Experience in requirements definition, systems verification, and validation.