Lead Systems Engineer

Description

Lead Systems Engineer

Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands or similar.

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

Leidos Innovations UK Limited, National Security and Defence Sector is seeking a talented Lead Systems Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage day to day activities related to our sensitive hypersonics efforts within the UK. You need to be in the UK with the ability to hold SC clearance or above and you may need to apply for additional personnel security clearances.

We are looking for an individual to join a high-performing team and work confidently together with our national security and defence business and engineering teams within the UK and internationally.

The role will support work that delivers robust and efficiently managed technical solutions for our customer's sensitive hypersonics efforts. The role requires a degree of third-party and customer liaison, and will establish, then support ongoing growth.

What will I be doing?

• Act as the Lead Systems Engineer for the development of our hypersonics capability within the UK.
• Working collaboratively with business and engineering teams internationally.
• Support development of our international hypersonics business strategy.
• Traveling internationally per business requirements.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Application of systems engineering practices across the engineering 'V-model' to develop complex products.
• Understanding of systems engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, Cameo) and applicable languages (SysML) is desirable.
• Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co-ordination with multi-disciplinary teams and international partners.
• Managing partners, including customers or suppliers and an ability to build excellent working relationships.
• Application of Defence, Military or other aerospace standards and design assurance processes is useful.
• A desire to develop and grow your systems engineering skills.
• Experience gained in defence or aerospace industry, in government or the armed forces is useful.
• Lead program reviews with the Customer.
• Lead trade studies.
• Comfortable working with spiral lifecycles in agile environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and works well in a team environment.
• Experience working in a secure environment.

Clearance Requirements: British - non-dual national - Most of our projects have nationality restrictions. SC or above cleared.

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting Date:

2024-11-01
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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