System Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK seeks a Systems Group Leader to mentor a team of engineers and drive excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate will ensure the successful design and integration of advanced electromechanical systems while promoting a culture of improvement and collaboration.

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 health & wellbeing offerings

Qualifications

• Experience leading systems engineering teams in a high-performance environment.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems and industry standards.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members while fostering collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of systems engineers for defense applications.
• Oversee the systems engineering lifecycle ensuring quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Systems Engineering

Innovation

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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