Systems Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in High Wycombe seeks a Systems Engineering Manager to lead a talented team on cutting-edge electronic systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, guiding engineers and ensuring high-quality project delivery while engaging with stakeholders. This role offers flexible working, an annual bonus, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Annual Bonus

Competitive Pension Scheme

Annual Salary Reviews

Medical Insurance

Health Screening

Dental Plan

25 Days Holiday & 8 Bank Holidays

Buy or Sell Holiday

Qualifications

• Deep experience in complex engineering environments.
• Track record of producing high-quality technical documentation.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor a team of Systems Engineers.
• Own development and delivery of engineering solutions.
• Lead design and implementation of system architectures.

Skills

Systems Engineering practices

Requirements development

System design

Integration

Verification

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in engineering, science, or related field

Tools

JAMA

Job description

Job Description

Role: Systems Engineering Manager

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:

1. Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and allocate work across a team of Systems Engineers, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support.
2. Technical Oversight: Own the development and delivery of engineering solutions across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and compliance standards.
3. Process Improvement: Evolve and enhance systems engineering methods, tools, and capabilities to support current and future programmes.
4. Project Delivery: Lead the design and implementation of system architectures, develop key systems documentation, and ensure successful project outcomes.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with hardware and software teams to deliver integrated solutions with modularity and reuse in mind.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Present at internal and external reviews, manage customer and supplier interactions, and support bids with accurate technical inputs and risk assessments.
7. 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.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working
• Annual Bonus
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Medical Insurance
• Health Screening
• Dental Plan
• 25 Days Holiday & 8 Bank Holidays
• Buy or Sell Holiday
• & MANY MORE