Systems Engineering Lead

Leidos; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology company is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to guide engineering initiatives and manage a high-performing team. This role involves leading systems engineering activities, collaborating with various stakeholders, and applying knowledge of IT service delivery. Ideal candidates should possess strong systems engineering expertise and experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. A commitment to customer-centric solutions and obtaining necessary security clearances is essential for this impactful role.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Access to Flexible benefits

Flexi-Time

Qualifications

• Full understanding of the principles of systems engineering.
• Prior experience as a Systems Engineer on major programmes.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers.
• Execute and manage IT services delivery to central government.

Skills

Systems Engineering knowledge

Experience with Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies

Trade Studies performance and recommendation

Security principles and practices

Customer-centric problem-solving

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS Cloud solutions

VMWare ESXI and SAN Storage

Job description

Systems Engineering Lead

Location: Farnborough with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands.

The Role

We are in search of a Systems Engineering Lead for our Leidos engineering capability. The successful Systems Engineer will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering and prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a major programme involving accepting and integrating deliveries from suppliers.

As a Systems Engineer in Leidos you will be immersed in one of our key programmes transformation from legacy systems to cloud. On behalf of our central government customer you will have direct impact on the current and future iterations of one of our most important pieces of critical national infrastructure.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive keep reading!

Using your experience in Systems Engineering you will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute / lead Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle.

What you'll be doing

• Leader of a high-performing team to deliver IT services to central government agency
• Cross-functional collaboration; both within the business and with the customer
• Applying your systems engineering knowledge to software-intensive & cloud hosted systems

What does Leidos need from me

• Systems Engineering knowledge: You must have demonstrable knowledge and experience of applying the development lifecycle requirements management & design and baseline management with a solid understanding of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Trade Studies performance and recommendation. You must have demonstrable knowledge and experience of performing Trade Studies drawing conclusions and making recommendations to stakeholders.
• Security principles and practices. A solid foundation in security principles and practices is essential.
• Desirable technical knowledge: Familiarity with On-Premise Infrastructure solutions e.g. VMWare ESXI SAN Storage; Familiarity with AWS based Cloud solutions; Experience of working within a Bid / pre-sales environment; Knowledge of TOGAF / MODAF.
• Behaviors / Professional Experience:
  • Customer-centric proactive able to take ownership of a problem and work it through to resolution; have good problem-solving skills; a flexible approach to working and be able to identify & implement process improvements.
  • Able to use your own discretion when identifying and responding to complex issues.
  • Able to make decisions that have an impact on the success of project objectives.
  • Able to delegate effectively using an element of autonomy.
  • Freely interacts with colleagues and can influence others.
  • Proactively assess and evaluate situations and risks.
  • Actively share knowledge and experience provides input based on expertise across the delivery lifecycle.
  • Can investigate define and resolve moderate and / or complex issues in a methodical manner.
  • Develop encourage and mentor others.

Clearance Required

Due to the nature of the project this role will require having or obtaining SC clearance.

What we do for you

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers a collaborative culture and support for your career goals all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

Reward scheme includes

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance health schemes gym memberships annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging welcoming all perspectives and contributions and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & EUROPE we work to make the world safer healthier and more efficient through technology engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence healthcare government safety and security and transportation.

What makes us different

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning AI cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home the office or on customer sites we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos we invest in technical academies career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

60100.00-77000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.

Key Skills

• Administrative Skills
• Facilities Management
• Biotechnology
• Creative Production
• Design And Estimation
• Architecture

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 60100 - 77000