Lead Systems Engineering Strategist

3 weeks ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time
Lead Systems Engineering Strategist at Leonardo

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned leader in Systems Engineering capable of steering extensive teams?

Do you have a deep-seated enthusiasm for Systems Engineering?

Are you equipped to mentor and nurture the next generation of Systems Engineers?

The Lead Systems Engineering Strategist serves as the central figure for Systems Engineering Governance, ensuring that our Systems Engineering capabilities are continuously improving. This role acts as a vital point of contact regarding Systems Engineering capabilities for senior engineering leadership.

Our diverse product range includes various airborne RF sensing technologies, each at different phases of its development lifecycle. This complexity necessitates that programs adhere to the principles of Systems Engineering to guarantee their effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for Systems Engineering inquiries
  • Provide coaching in systems engineering methodologies
  • Offer guidance to ensure comprehensive problem identification
  • Ensure programs incorporate stakeholder perspectives
  • Advocate for Design for Excellence (DfX) principles
  • Deliver expertise in System Architecting and Synthesis
  • Promote System of Systems Engineering practices
  • Support governance in systems engineering
  • Conduct threat assessments and mitigation reviews
  • Identify sector trends and disseminate lessons learned
  • Own and drive improvement initiatives within the sector
  • Enhance collaboration across various disciplines
  • Champion Human Factors Integration
  • Collaborate with colleagues to foster continuous learning
  • Develop Systems Engineering expertise within the team

Career Progression

This is a pioneering leadership position in Systems Engineering, with opportunities for advancement into higher leadership roles within the discipline.

Benefits

Discover our comprehensive Company benefits.

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience in governance and guidance on Systems Engineering processes
  • Ability to extract stakeholder expectations effectively
  • Proficiency in creating and defining system architectures
  • Leadership capabilities in a dynamic environment
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Expertise in integration processes
  • Determination and resilience to achieve results

Security Clearance

Eligibility for full security clearance is required.

Life at Leonardo

  • Flexible Working: Options for hybrid working with adaptable hours
  • Company Funded Flexible Benefits: Including private healthcare, dental plans, and more
  • Holidays: 25 days plus public holidays
  • Pension: Award-winning pension scheme
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and support networks
  • Lifestyle: Gym membership and Cycle to Work scheme
  • Training: Access to online courses through Coursera
  • Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful employee referrals
  • Bonus: Incentive scheme for employees


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