Lead Systems Engineer – Defence Space Systems | Active Secret Clearance Required
I'm supporting an exciting commercial space organisation that's expanding its defence capability and is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to bridge advanced satellite technology with government and defence missions.
This is a highly visible role working directly with government customers and internal engineering teams to develop next-generation defence space solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering across defence programmes from concept through verification.
- Translate mission requirements into system and subsystem specifications.
- Lead architecture development, CONOPS, requirements management and integration activities.
- Act as the technical interface with government customers and defence partners.
- Support design reviews, trade studies and technical risk management.
- Develop systems engineering artefacts including ICDs, verification plans and traceability matrices.
- Support proposals and new business opportunities.
- Mentor systems engineering team members.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
- 4+ years supporting DoD or defence programmes.
- Active U.S. Secret Clearance (TS/SCI eligibility highly desirable).
- Experience working with complex RF, communications, aerospace or defence systems.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes and requirements management.
Experience supporting ISR, C2, PNT, satellite communications or space systems would be particularly valuable.
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