Systems Engineering Manager

About the Opportunity

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineering Manager with strong Defence experience to lead the delivery of complex systems engineering activities across bid and programme execution phases. The role involves defining engineering approaches, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high‑quality delivery across the full system lifecycle.

• Lead systems engineering activities across complex Defence programmes, spanning requirements, architecture, integration, verification, validation, and in‑service support.
• Define and implement Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs) and associated artefacts for both bid and delivery phases.
• Manage engineering inputs to bids and proposals, including solution development, estimation, and technical governance.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams and partner organisations to deliver integrated system solutions.
• Ensure alignment with systems engineering standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288) and MOD governance frameworks.
• Oversee engineering planning, resource allocation, risk management, and delivery performance across projects.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, providing technical leadership, assurance, and decision support across Defence programmes.

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to operate in complex, fast‑paced, and high‑assurance environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, processes, and lifecycle models (e.g. V‑model, Agile, hybrid approaches).

• Proven experience delivering complex systems engineering projects within UK Defence environments (e.g. MOD, DE&S, Defence Digital).
• Strong experience managing systems engineering across the full lifecycle, including bid, design, integration, and delivery phases.
• Experience leading engineering teams within complex, multi‑supplier environments.
• Experience contributing to and leading bid activities, including technical solution development and estimation.
• Experience in requirements management, system architecture, integration, and verification & validation.
• Ability to define and govern engineering processes and ensure quality across deliverables.

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288).
• Familiarity with MOD frameworks, governance, and delivery environments (highly desirable).
• Awareness of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, UAF).

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Amentum is a Disability Confident employer; we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. Amentum does not charge any fees to candidates and will never ask for a placement fee or any other payment to expedite the hiring process.