Systems Engineering Manager

Matchtech; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Systems Engineering Manager, where your leadership will shape the future of complex electronic systems for national defense and maritime safety. In this hybrid role, you'll guide a talented team, drive improvements in engineering processes, and collaborate on mission-critical projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence cutting-edge technologies in a supportive and innovative environment, ensuring your contributions have a real-world impact. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams and managing projects.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of System Engineers across projects.
• Develop and deliver Systems Engineering artefacts throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated design approaches.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Requirements Definition & Management

System Integration & Interfaces

Verification & Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Managing Consultant within Executive Search for Matchtech

Hybrid

Defence / Maritime

High Wycombe

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise is valued and your creative input is encouraged?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you with our Global leading Defence Maritime client!

As a Systems Engineering Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the engineering function delivers expert input across project bids and development life cycles. You’ll lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of complex electronic and embedded systems that support national defence and maritime safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical direction to a team of System Engineers.
• Allocate and manage engineering tasks across multiple projects.
• Develop and deliver Systems Engineering artefacts throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Drive improvements in systems design tools, processes, and capabilities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure integrated and modular design approaches.
• Present confidently at internal and external design reviews, including to senior stakeholders and customers.
• Actively contribute to and lead aspects of complex projects to balance technical requirements with cost and schedule goals.
• Work with customers and suppliers to ensure alignment with project objectives and processes.
• Generate technical proposals and provide accurate estimates of cost, effort, and risk.
• Chair and contribute to technical reviews, and approve high-quality documentation.

Technical Focus Areas:

• Technical Leadership
• Requirements Definition & Management
• System Integration & Interfaces
• Verification & Validation

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a passionate team delivering real-world impact. We foster a supportive and innovative environment where your input directly shapes mission-critical systems. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career while working on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Management, and Product Management

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Maritime Transportation, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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