Systems Engineering Lead

Systems Engineering Lead – DLS
Working Pattern:
Hybrid – on-site/off-site balance open to discussion (part-time considered)
Security Clearance:
British Citizen

The Opportunity

My Client is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to join the Data Link Systems team within the Seekers & Data Link Systems directorate.

This is a key leadership role where you’ll drive systems engineering best practice across UK programmes, shaping how projects apply modern systems engineering methods, tools, and processes. You’ll work closely with programmes, technology teams, and international Company partners to improve consistency, efficiency, and delivery across the full lifecycle.

What they need you to do.

* Lead and promote best-practice Systems Engineering across Data Link programmes

* Provide consultancy-style support, training, and coaching to project teams

* Influence systems engineering approaches across new business and live programmes

* Drive adoption of MBSE and modern lifecycle methods

* Shape systems architecture approaches and support phase transitions

* Collaborate with UK and international MBDA stakeholders

What they are looking for.

* Broad Systems Engineering experience across the full lifecycle

* Strong knowledge of modern SE methods and MBSE

* Experience in systems architecture design

* Proven ability to work autonomously across multiple priorities

* Strong stakeholder management and mentoring experience

What Next?

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