Director of Engineering Operations

3 weeks ago


Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom ZipRecruiter Full time
Job Title: Director of Engineering Operations

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.

Company Overview:

BAE Systems is a leading provider of advanced defense and aerospace solutions, with a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Job Description:

As a Director of Engineering Operations, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for developing and managing complex systems. Your primary focus will be on overseeing the requirements set for the SSNA platform, collaborating closely with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth transition from user needs to equipment and supplier levels.

  • Lead and manage a team of 10–20 requirements and systems engineers.
  • Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Defence to translate their needs into a well-defined requirements set.
  • Oversee the decomposition and allocation of functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Manage the collation of Verification and Validation (V&V) evidence within the requirements management tool (DOORS).
  • Work in partnership with the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) team to maintain alignment between the requirements set and system models.
Required Skills and Qualifications:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in Requirements Systems Engineering.
  • A good background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management with excellent relationship-building skills.
  • Leadership abilities or a genuine enthusiasm to transition into a leadership role after a technical career path.
Benefits:

BAE Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A competitive pension scheme.
  • Employee share plans.
  • An extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.


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