Systems Engineering Lead – DLS Working Pattern: Hybrid – on-site/off-site balance open to discussion (part-time considered) Security Clearance: British Citizen The Opportunity My Client is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to join the Data Link Systems team within the Seekers & Data Link Systems directorate. This is a key leadership role where you’ll drive systems engineering best practice across UK programmes, shaping how projects apply modern systems engineering methods, tools, and processes. You’ll work closely with programmes, technology teams, and international Company partners to improve consistency, efficiency, and delivery across the full lifecycle. What they need you to do. * Lead and promote best-practice Systems Engineering across Data Link programmes * Provide consultancy-style support, training, and coaching to project teams * Influence systems engineering approaches across new business and live programmes * Drive adoption of MBSE and modern lifecycle methods * Shape systems architecture approaches and support phase transitions * Collaborate with UK and international MBDA stakeholders What they are looking for. * Broad Systems Engineering experience across the full lifecycle * Strong knowledge of modern SE methods and MBSE * Experience in systems architecture design * Proven ability to work autonomously across multiple priorities * Strong stakeholder management and mentoring experience What Next? Don’t miss your chance to join this excellent company—applications close soon! Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and be considered for this superb career opportunity. They are proud of their employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more