System Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Systems Group Leader in Reading. You will mentor a team of engineers and ensure the delivery of advanced electromechanical systems while supporting strategic growth. Ideal candidates will have the ability to lead, inspire, and drive continuous improvement, alongside the requirement of British citizenship for security clearance.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan with matched contributions

Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards platform with various employee benefits

Qualifications

• Lead and mentor systems engineers.
• Oversee systems engineering lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance and quality in defence solutions.

Responsibilities

• Guide design, integration, and delivery of electromechanical systems.
• Support strategic planning and bids.
• Drive innovation in line with industry standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Systems Engineering

Technical Excellence

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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