Senior Systems Lead – Defence Programme (Flexible Hours)

Ultra I&C

Maidenhead

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Cover
25 days’ holiday with option to buy extra days
Pension Contribution
Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Maidenhead seeks a Systems Lead – Programme. The role involves overseeing systems engineering processes across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to high standards in compliance and capability delivery. Candidates must have a relevant degree and considerable experience in systems engineering. Key benefits include participation in an annual bonus scheme, private medical cover, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Defence/Aerospace industry experience.
  • Significant experience and understanding of Systems Engineering and lifecycle processes.
  • Experience in writing high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Systems discipline as lead Systems Engineer.
  • Define resources needed and delegate responsibilities to project teams.
  • Quantify and implement processes to achieve the desired capability/solution.

Skills

Systems Engineering
Leadership
Technical documentation
Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

Tools

ISO/IEC standards

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Maidenhead seeks a Systems Lead – Programme. The role involves overseeing systems engineering processes across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to high standards in compliance and capability delivery. Candidates must have a relevant degree and considerable experience in systems engineering. Key benefits include participation in an annual bonus scheme, private medical cover, and flexible working hours.
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