System Engineer Team Lead

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing aerospace and defence company is seeking a Systems Engineering Team Lead to drive innovations in Uncrewed Aerial Systems. This hybrid role combines technical leadership with mentoring a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and have strong experience with complex electrical and software systems. The position offers a competitive salary up to £80,000 plus a bonus, private medical insurance, and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Private medical and dental insurance (Bupa)

25 days annual leave with buy/sell options

6x life assurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong experience with complex electrical, electronic, or software‑based systems.
• Confident mentor with prior line management experience.
• British Citizen eligible for Security Clearance (5 years UK residency).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of avionics and control systems.
• Line manage and mentor a multi‑disciplinary systems engineering team.
• Own systems integration across air vehicle platforms.

Skills

Mentoring

Systems integration

Leadership

Complex electrical systems

C2 systems

Education

Degree (BSc/MSc) in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SolidWorks

Job description

Systems Engineering Team Lead | Aerospace & Defence | Salisbury (Hybrid) | £60,000 – £80,000 + 15% Bonus

Want to work at the forefront of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and help shape the future of aviation?

This high-growth aerospace & defence business (40%+ year-on-year growth since 2019) is expanding its Systems Engineering function and is hiring a Systems Engineering Team Lead. You’ll combine hands‑on technical leadership with mentoring and line management in a true player‑coach role.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the design, development, and integration of avionics, control, navigation, payload, and C2 systems
• Line manage and mentor a multi‑disciplinary systems engineering team
• Own systems integration across air vehicle platforms, including power, fuel, and payloads
• Support flight test activity and resolve complex technical issues
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding as the team continues to grow

What we’re looking for

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience with complex electrical, electronic, or software‑based systems
• Systems integration experience using software and/or hardware‑based rigs
• Confident mentor, ideally with prior line management experience
• British Citizen eligible for Security Clearance (5 years UK residency)

Nice to have

• UAS experience, flight control systems, flight test exposure
• MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks

Why join?

• Exposure to the full lifecycle of cutting‑edge aerospace products
• Hybrid working and a collaborative engineering culture
• Salary up to £80,000
• Bonus up to 15%
• Private medical and dental insurance (Bupa)
• 25 days annual leave with buy/sell options
• 6x life assurance and a share incentive plan
• Ongoing training and professional development

Help define the next generation of uncrewed aviation.

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