System Design Lead – Modelling & Simulation

BAE Systems; Southampton; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security company is seeking a System Design Authority to lead technical design for modelling and simulation products. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and providing technical support to project managers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Systems Engineering and Technical Design Leadership, along with relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary up to £85,700 and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of systems engineering principles.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in engineering governance practices.
• Guide technical design processes with a focus on compliance, complexity, and cost/schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for modelling and simulation products.
• Collaborate with external customers/stakeholders to shape project requirements.
• Ensure products meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Systems Engineering

Strong Engineering Governance Knowledge

Technical Design Leadership

Innovative Problem-Solving

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent

Chartered engineer or ability to obtain chartership

Job description

A leading defence and security company is seeking a System Design Authority to lead technical design for modelling and simulation products. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and providing technical support to project managers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Systems Engineering and Technical Design Leadership, along with relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary up to £85,700 and a range of flexible benefits.