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Job summary

A leading company in the defence industry seeks a Systems Group Leader to mentor and lead a team of systems engineers. You will ensure technical excellence in the design and delivery of advanced electromechanical systems while fostering continuous improvement and collaboration. This role demands expertise in the systems engineering lifecycle and is open to British citizens due to security clearance requirements.

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 – including high street discounts and employee benefits

Qualifications

  • Experience in leading systems engineering teams in defence applications.
  • Proven track record in ensuring engineering excellence across full lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of latest industry standards and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor systems engineers, ensuring quality and compliance.
  • Oversee full systems engineering lifecycle for defence solutions.
  • Drive collaboration across teams for system integration.

Skills

Leadership
Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Technical Excellence

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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