Equipment Chief Systems Engineer (Actuation Systems)
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced systems engineering professional to join the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence as the Equipment Chief Systems Engineer (Actuation Systems), leading the design and delivery of complex actuation systems across a range of UK and international defence programmes.
This role performs the duties of the lead systems engineer for all actuation system projects and reports to the Head of the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide systems engineering leadership for all actuation system development activities across multiple programmes
* Own the technical definition, design assurance and delivery of actuation solutions throughout the full lifecycle
* Act as the focal point for actuation systems, influencing architecture, driving engineering strategy and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
* Manage engineering risk, traceability and technical delivery across concurrent contracts
* Lead and develop a high-performing systems engineering team specialising in actuation technologies
The successful candidate will have:
* Deep systems engineering experience with a strong emphasis on actuation systems, mechatronics or high-integrity control subsystems
* Proven track record of delivering complex systems through the full lifecycle in a defence, aerospace or similarly regulated environment
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with internal multi-disciplinary teams and international customers
* Confident leading engineering teams, developing capability and shaping systems strategy
* Skilled in applying systems engineering processes, methods and tools across complex programmes
This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes:
* Bonus up to 27% of your salary (based on company performance)
* £300 car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
* Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
* Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
* Free parking
* Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities
If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!
Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) or Dual (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions
- Location:
- Stevenage
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Systems, Equipment, Engineering, Systems Engineering