Technical Systems Leadership Position

3 days ago


Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom Leidos Holding Full time

Company Overview:

We are a leading technology company, Leidos Holding, working to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through innovation. Our team is passionate about customer success and united in our mission to deliver complex systems on time, cost, and quality.

About the Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Systems Engineer to join our diverse team. As a key member of our UK business, you will be responsible for leading systems engineering across the organisation, coaching, overseeing, and assuring all systems engineering efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and assure the design, integration, and optimization of complex systems, ensuring seamless functionality and meeting performance, security, and reliability requirements.
  • Define and maintain standardised methodologies for defining system architectures that meet technical and business needs, balancing performance, cost, and scalability.
  • Ensure programmes apply tailored systems engineering and digital engineering best practices.
  • Foster collaboration across the wider business to share and assimilate systems engineering best practice.
  • Develop and maintain a high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Lead the delivery of quality control processes to ensure high standards are maintained across the engineering lifecycle.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in systems engineering or related technical leadership roles, including substantial experience in integration and development of complex systems.
  • Experience leading engineering teams and managing multidisciplinary projects.
  • Experience with system design, architecture, and integration across hardware and software domains.
  • Deep knowledge of industry standards, tools, and methodologies used in systems engineering.

Estimated Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 per annum (dependent on location and experience).

Benefits: We offer a competitive employment package, including contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, 33 days annual leave, access to flexible benefits, dynamic working, and a commitment to diversity.



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