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Project Lead System Engineer

Syntax Consultancy

Andover

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

18 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a SC-cleared Project Lead System Engineer to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale IT projects for the public sector, aerospace, and defence. You will provide engineering leadership, oversee engineering disciplines, and ensure compliance with defence-specific standards. With a focus on systems engineering, software development, and cloud architectures, you will lead teams in secure environments, driving innovation and excellence. If you are passionate about technology and looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Experience as a Project Lead System Engineer in Aerospace or Defence.
In-depth knowledge of systems engineering and software development methodologies.

Lead engineering teams in delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems.
Support the Programme Chief Engineer in establishing standards and governance.

Systems Engineering

Software Development

Cloud Architectures

Cybersecurity

System Integration

Leadership

Testing Methodologies

Data Analytics

MongoDB

VMware

API Integration

KAFKA

Project Lead System Engineer (System Engineering & SC Cleared)

Andover/Bristol (Hybrid)

£65,000- £70,000 (doe)

Permanent

We are looking for an SC-cleared Project Lead System Engineer with active SC Security Clearance for this hybrid role. The position involves travel to customer sites in Andover and Bristol 1-2 days a week, starting ASAP, ideally in April 2025.

Hybrid Working: 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) and 1-2 days/week travel to sites located in Bristol + Andover.

A Chance to Work with a Leading Digital Transformation Business Delivering Large-scale, Long-term IT Projects for the Public Sector, Aerospace and Defence.

Key experience + tasks will include:

Previous experience as a Project Lead System Engineer within Aerospace, Defence or similar large-scale, high-security environments.
Support the Programme Chief Engineer in developing and establishing the necessary standards and governance for the programme.
Provide engineering leadership and oversight across the engineering disciplines delivered by an external supplier.
In-depth experience of systems engineering, system integration, software development, hardware integration + testing methodologies.
Proficient in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, system integration, and engineering tools for Defence Digital projects.
Lead engineering teams in Defence or similar environments, delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure settings.
Familiar with defence-specific standards (DEF STAN, MIL-STD, NATO) and deployed Defence technologies, including secure communications, data analytics, and mission-critical applications.
Expertise in systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, testing, and both on-premise and deployable technologies.
Knowledge of ISR/ISTAR capabilities, supporting the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio, integrated sensor architecture (ISA).
An understanding of MongoDB, VMware, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications.
Assist in developing the software factory roadmap, requirements for current and future contracts, and integration with other DD Service Executive capabilities.