Systems Engineering Manager

Innovate; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineering professional to lead a talented team in High Wycombe. This exciting role involves guiding engineers in developing cutting-edge electronic systems while ensuring alignment with customer requirements. You'll have the opportunity to enhance engineering methods and tools, drive project delivery, and engage with stakeholders at all levels. With a focus on collaboration, you'll work closely with hardware and software teams to deliver integrated solutions. If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Annual Bonus

Annual Salary Reviews

Medical Insurance

Health Screening

25 Days Holiday & 8 BH

Buy or Sell Holiday

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Systems Engineering practices in complex environments.
• Strong background in requirements development and system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Systems Engineers in project delivery.
• Own development and delivery of engineering solutions across projects.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Development

System Design

Integration and Verification

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Science

Tools

JAMA

Job description

Innovate High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

Innovate High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from Innovate

Account Manager @ Innovate | Defence Engineering Recruitment | [e-mail]

Job Type: Permanent

Location: High Wycombe - Hybrid

We’re looking for a seasoned Systems Engineering professional to lead a talented team working on cutting-edge electronic systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, technical environment and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges.

What You’ll Do:

• Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and allocate work across a team of Systems Engineers, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support.
• Technical Oversight: Own the development and delivery of engineering solutions across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and compliance standards.
• Process Improvement: Evolve and enhance systems engineering methods, tools, and capabilities to support current and future programmes.
• Project Delivery: Lead the design and implementation of system architectures, develop key systems documentation, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with hardware and software teams to deliver integrated solutions with modularity and reuse in mind.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present at internal and external reviews, manage customer and supplier interactions, and support bids with accurate technical inputs and risk assessments.
• Governance: Ensure all outputs meet internal quality standards and security requirements, and actively review and approve technical documentation.

What You Bring:

• Deep experience applying Systems Engineering practices in complex engineering environments.
• Strong background in requirements development, system design, integration, and verification.
• Track record of producing high-quality technical documentation and leading formal reviews.
• Familiarity with tools like JAMA, and hands-on experience in hardware, firmware, or embedded software is a plus.
• Previous experience in defence or other highly regulated sectors is advantageous.
• Degree in engineering, science, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.
• Flexible Working
• Annual Bonus
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Medical Insurance
• Health Screening
• 25 Days Holiday & 8 BH
• Buy or Sell Holiday
• & MANY MORE!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Innovate by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “System Engineering Manager” roles.

Systems Engineering Manager - Scientific Instruments - £110k - ID39793

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Slough, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Engineering Manager - Complex Systems Design - £110k - ID39793

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Loudwater, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Luton, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago

Wembley, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Hounslow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Theale, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Wooburn Green, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Luton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Didcot, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Ruislip, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Luton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Theale, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Luton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Woking, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Luton, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Design Engineering Lead – Mobile Telecoms

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.