System Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence industry is seeking a Systems Group Leader to mentor a skilled team in electromechanical systems engineering. This role involves overseeing the entire systems engineering lifecycle, fostering continuous improvement, and collaborating across teams to ensure successful delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading engineering teams and a strong focus on technical excellence, alongside the requirement of British citizenship due to security clearance needs.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan with matched contributions up to 5%

Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program

Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards Platform for discounts and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams of engineers.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to support bids and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of systems engineers in designing and integrating systems.
• Ensure quality and compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Contribute to strategic planning and technical inputs for bids.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Systems Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration

Job description

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Take the lead in shaping innovative electromechanical systems for defence applications. As a Systems Group Leader, you'll mentor a skilled team, drive technical excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle, and ensure seamless integration while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

LOCATION – WEST SUSSEX

What we can offer you:

• Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%
• Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Memberships
• Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of systems engineers, guiding the design, integration, and delivery of advanced electromechanical systems for defence applications. You will ensure engineering excellence across the full lifecycle, support cross-functional collaboration, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll also contribute to strategic planning, support bids, and keep the team aligned with evolving technologies and industry standards.

What we want from you:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of systems engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.
• Oversee the full systems engineering lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery of defence solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and technical alignment.
• Support business growth through technical input on bids, resource planning, and strategic team development.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, staying up to date with industry standards and emerging technologies.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship.

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