System Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Systems Group Leader to guide a skilled team in developing innovative electromechanical systems. The role emphasizes technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement while contributing to strategic planning and business growth.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan

Income Protection Scheme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards Platform with employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in leading systems engineering teams in a defence environment.
• Expertise in electromechanical systems design and integration.
• Knowledge of compliance and quality standards in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of systems engineers.
• Oversee the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

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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