Systems Group Leader

CBSbutler Ltd.; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence systems seeks a Systems Group Leader based in Horsham, UK. The ideal candidate will oversee engineering teams, ensuring project completion within budget while maintaining high engineering standards. With a focus on electromechanical systems, this role demands extensive experience in systems engineering and required leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Degree at 2:1 or above in systems engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years in a hands-on systems design role, especially in electromechanical systems.
• 5+ years of line management in an engineering project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers, providing technical guidance.
• Oversee design, development, and testing of defence systems.
• Manage integration, validation, verification, and compliance aspects.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering

Job description

Systems Group Leader

• Horsham, West Sussex (Hybrid)
• £70,000 - £80,000 + excellent bens.

As the Systems Group Leader, you will play a critical role in overseeing and guiding a team of talented systems engineers.

Your leadership, technical expertise and application of systems engineering methodology will drive the successful development, and implementation, of cutting-edge electromechanical systems.

You will ensure that your team adheres to the highest standards of engineering excellence and compliance and engaging in tactical and strategic growth of the team as it evolves to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities: Systems Group Leader

• Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Providing technical guidance and support to team members, assisting with complex problem-solving and decision-making.
• Oversee the design, development, and testing of systems and components for defence applications, in line with the project development lifecycle and "V-Model". Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, including project resource allocations, definition of work packages and task management. Proactively assess and manage emerging risks.
• Take a hands-on leadership role in the planning and execution of integration, validation and verification, compliance and commissioning aspects of the products.
• Ensure critical requirements are identified early and flowed through into quantifiable tasks and actions for the project team.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and electronics and electrical engineers, to ensure seamless integration system components.
• Review, maintain and update and improve working practices associated with systems engineering design and development, including internal documentation.

Skills & Experience Systems Group Leader

• A degree at 2:1 or above in systems engineering - or a closely related discipline
• > 7 years direct relevant experience in a hands-on systems design role and delivery - particularly involving electromechanical systems.
• > 5 years' experience of successful line management and leadership in an engineering project environment, preferably within the defence industry
• >5 years' experience of technical project leadership, following a development lifecycle with a multi-disciplined engineering team.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering across the full product lifecycle - from requirements capture through to after sales logistic support.