Senior Systems Engineering Manager – Defence Programs

Copello; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello are partnering with an exceptional defence organisation in Berkshire, seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams on high-impact programmes.

You will drive Systems Engineering across the full lifecycle, manage scope, risk and resources, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders while developing the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong Systems Engineering experience.
• Proven engineering leadership experience.
• Background in complex, regulated or safety-critical systems.
• Defence industry experience.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.
• A passion for developing people and delivering technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams of 10+ engineers.
• Drive Systems Engineering across the full lifecycle.
• Manage engineering scope, risk, resources and delivery.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Support and develop the next generation of engineering talent.
• Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Defence industry experience

Communication skills

People development

Job description

Copello are partnering with an exceptional defence organisation in Berkshire, seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams on high-impact programmes.

You will drive Systems Engineering across the full lifecycle, manage scope, risk and resources, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders while developing the next generation of engineers.