Systems Engineering Manager

7 days ago


Reading, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

Systems Engineering Manager role within the defence sector working for one of the UK’s leading businesses within cryptography and data security


We are looking for someone with a systems engineering background who has moved into an engineering management role of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering complex, technical engineering projects.


This role comes with a great benefits package including:


  • 10% annual bonus
  • £5,000 clearance allowance
  • 9-day fortnight and flexible working
  • Couples’ private medical insurance
  • 6-months full pay mat-leave, and 1-month full pay pat-leave
  • Wealth of training and career development opportunities into a Head of Discipline or Chief Engineer role


We are looking for candidates with experience of:


  • Provision of engineering leadership and management of concurrent engineering to ensure that assigned projects and tasking are delivered to scope, cost and schedule.
  • Responsible for the executing the engineering delivery of projects of a variety of sizes in accordance with business, management and technical processes.
  • Lead all project engineering activities and the team, aligned to ISO 15288 and ISO 24748 processes, defining and continuous implementation of a systems approach.
  • Effectively delegate responsibilities, monitoring and managing progress to achieve the scope of the engineering to satisfaction of the budget, schedule and governance stakeholders.
  • Assure and govern the implementation and application of engineering in accordance with the agreed plans and processes.


Key Experience Required:


  • Demonstrate full knowledge of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, V and numerous development models (Iterative, Incremental etc)
  • Proven engineering management, technical leadership and mentoring skills, with experience of overseeing a team of a minimum of 10 multi-discipline engineers.
  • Experience of strategy, planning and design of complex solutions, as either standalone capability or for integrating in/with other systems.
  • Confident in quantifying Basis of Estimate costs for pursuits and change opportunities
  • Proven Systems Engineering techniques/methods, i.e modelling, to quantify and capture capability use and employment, resulting in a needs definition.
  • Identify project growth and development opportunities from internal and external influence.
  • Experience engineering lifecycle tools and their use to manage the work, configuration management, traceability and support the generation of metrics.
  • Excellent, multi method and tool, Customer/Stakeholder engagement skills and communication techniques
  • Experienced in creating work breakdown structure, with a value basis, where the realisation of the required artefacts achieves internal process and external contract commitments.
  • Support external engagement, with travel, to both customer and supplier meetings, as the team lead and a key project/business representative.
  • Ensure and assure the delivery of all agreed products throughout all Life Cycle phases across one or more assigned projects.
  • Hands-on expertise in a number of the following areas: Command & Control Defence systems, sensors, communications, encryption, land/maritime/airborne capability
  • Demonstrable experience in delivery of proven regulated/legislation aligned solutions within UK Defence/Aerospace industry.

All candidates need to be eligible and happy to undergo DV Clearance.



  • Reading, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Systems Engineering Manager role within the defence sector working for one of the UK's leading businesses within cryptography and data security We are looking for someone with a systems engineering background who has moved into an engineering management role of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering complex, technical engineering projects.This...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Job Description Systems Engineering Manager role within the defence sector working for one of the UK's leading businesses within cryptography and data security!We are looking for someone with a systems engineering background who has moved into an engineering management role of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering complex, technical engineering...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Job Description Systems Engineering Manager role within the defence sector working for one of the UK’s leading businesses within cryptography and data security! We are looking for someone with a systems engineering background who has moved into an engineering management role of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering complex, technical...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Systems Engineering Manager role within the defence sector working for one of the UK’s leading businesses within cryptography and data security!We are looking for someone with a systems engineering background who has moved into an engineering management role of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering complex, technical engineering projects.This...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Systems Engineering Manager role within the defence sector working for one of the UK’s leading businesses within cryptography and data security!We are looking for someone with a systems engineering background who has moved into an engineering management role of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering complex, technical engineering projects.This...

  • Project Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Minstrell Engineering Full time

    About Minstrell EngineeringWe are a leading engineering firm with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in the FMCG and Automation industries. Our team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients, and we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team.Job DescriptionSalary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, plus...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Minstrell Engineering Ltd Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineering Manager to join our team at Minstrell Engineering Ltd.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for leading electrical and mechanical projects from concept through to completion, working closely with the engineering team to deliver key outcomes.Main...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Systems Engineering Manager role within the defence sector working for one of the UK’s leading businesses within cryptography and data security!We are looking for someone with a systems engineering background who has moved into an engineering management role of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, delivering complex, technical engineering projects.This...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    Job Description Systems Engineering Manager Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you have an interest in working on cutting-edge next generation products? Do you enjoy being able to generate or initiate innovative solutions? Do you want to be part of a team of leading specialists that are designing solutions that make tomorrow possible, today? Then...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    Systems Engineering ManagerAre you looking for your next challenge? Do you have an interest in working on cutting-edge next generation products? Do you enjoy being able to generate or initiate innovative solutions? Do you want to be part of a team of leading specialists that are designing solutions that make tomorrow possible, today? Then look no...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Project People Full time

    Job Title: Quality Management Systems EngineerJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Management Systems Engineer to join our team at Project People. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and ongoing management of an integrated health, safety, and quality management system aligned to ISO45001:2018 and ISO9001:2015...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom team Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are a leading provider of award-winning IT services, and we are seeking a highly skilled Network Systems Engineering Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in helping us achieve our mission by managing the network infrastructure that delivers core network connectivity and ensuring the smooth daily running of the...

  • Discipline Manager

    4 months ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    Location: Reading, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Defence Full time

    Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance, and therefore be a Sole UK National.Working: This role is full time office based with possible flexible working hours.Want to Join a business who's capabilities address the highest classification levels of High Grade and Type 1...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkJob Summary:This position is for a Systems Engineer who will work within a multi-year United Kingdom (UK) nuclear infrastructure programme for which Bechtel will provide PMO (including Project, Engineering, Commercial and Construction Management) services.This position is designated as part-time telework per our...

  • Solutions Engineer

    4 months ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Enghouse Systems Full time

    Are you passionate about leveraging GIS and OSS technology to drive innovation in the telecommunications industry? Do you thrive in dynamic, customer-facing roles where you can showcase your technical expertise? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Solutions Engineer! What You Will Be Doing Specialize in GIS and OSS Applications: As a...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE plc Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems EngineerAWE plc is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team that supports a range of activities from system engineering on our core warhead products to applying systems thinking across our whole organisation.About the Role:We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated Full time

    Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.Differentiated by the quality of our people and...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom CBRE Full time

    Job Title: Electrical Systems EngineerCBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join their team.Ensure timely response to breakdown maintenance requests and rectify plant faults and defects efficiently.Develop technical awareness of computer room/call centre/trader operations and experience with power, UPS, CPS,...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Platform Recruitment Full time

    Senior Systems Engineer - £ 58 - 70k DOE – Reading – Hybrid My client is a leading company in their niche developing and manufacturing automotive technology. Due to sustained success, they’re expanding their engineering team. Main duties: + Set the standard for systems engineering and lead development of complex systems + Optimise methods and...