Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Chelmsford – Great Baddow. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £75,900 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing
• Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues
• Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design
• Leading the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next
• Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of the system solution, leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team
• Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical, software and radar subject matter experts to direct and realise overarching system design solutions
• Directing and undertaking system integration, test planning and execution
• Defining and articulating system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience of systems design, integration & test
• An understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery
• An understanding of a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, Electrical)
• An understanding of Radar Systems is desirable, although not essential if other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understand new technologies quickly and effectively
• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally
• Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting
• Degree (or equivalent) qualified in an engineering or science discipline

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radar Systems Engineering team:

You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats.

Join us and help shape the future of Radar technology!

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)

Salary: Up to Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
• Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation
• Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
• Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process
• Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards
• Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development
• Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team Leadership experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of defence standards
• Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
• Experience of working with engineering life cycle

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 3rd March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer – External Communications

Location: Frimley, Filton, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Capturing and agreeing technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes
• Reviewing technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations for compliancy
• Design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification Cross-Reference Index (VCRI), Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP) and Qualification Plans
• Understand and interpret the User Needs, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) and be able to derive the technical and functional requirements for specific external communications systems
• Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools (IBM DOORS) and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority
• Understand the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning LCM process using CADMID
• Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately
• Provide specialist technical support to shipbuilder installation, integration activities and commissioning activities (included in-service refitting authorities)
• Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Knowledge of external (over the air) communications systems in the maritime defence domain and have a comprehensive understanding of how such systems and associated activities interact with the overall platform (knowledge of the whole radio frequency spectrum, Data/Voice Communications and Systems Network Architecture). Platform and ideally sea experience in an operational, build, trials or in-service support environment in order to have gained an understanding of the operational needs and requirements of a Combat System, and to help be credible with the Customer and User
• Have good awareness of Product Safety and SHE
• Good communication skills and be able to interact with stakeholders

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in a number of phases of the Engineering Lifecycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The ECS (External Communications Systems) team:

You will be joining a tight knit and diverse team who are always looking to share their knowledge / expertise in this area. Challenges are met as a team, and this is an opportunity to both showcase your ability to engage with stakeholders and your collaborative skills.

This role will have you leading areas such as Requirements Management and Testing & Integration of equipment into wider systems across Submarines. This will give you exposure to a range of suppliers & customers. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Digital Engineering Team Lead

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight – on site

Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experiences

What you’ll be doing:

• Applying technical knowledge in the Digital and Electronic domain for complex Radar designs
• Team leadership and mentoring of the Digital Engineering team
• Responsible for the learning & development of the Digital Electronic Engineers working across the Radar product area
• Subject matter expert in Electronic Engineering discipline
• Coordinate Digital Engineering estimates in support of bidding activities and cost to complete estimates

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• A degree in Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject
• A solid understanding of the digital techniques design process including requirements generation, design and implementation. Knowledge of complex digital PCB design. Knowledge of digital devices in particular FPGAs
• Enough knowledge to be able to specify against these technologies and communicate with specialists in these areas – digital, analogue, RF and electrical
• Experience in the whole design process from requirements to design assurance and sign off
• Team leadership, people development, mentoring, succession planning and resource demand forecasting experience

Desirable:

• Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The MFR Team:

You will join our close-knit, multi-function radar team as a Digital Engineering Team Lead, working alongside a diverse group of inter-disciplinary engineers. In this role, you will help shape and advance our radar portfolio—spanning both established systems and innovative new products designed to meet emerging and future threats. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise and grow your career within a global organisation. You will be supported in expanding your knowledge of modern and cutting-edge radar techniques, with the chance to further develop your technical leadership skills and responsibilities.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 29th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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JOB PURPOSE:

To be responsible for supporting engineering aspects of the procurement, safety management, and bringing into service of relevant ATC Systems. Typically, these will be minor / less complex systems and projects, focusing on simpler systems or specific equipment. May be required to undertake Engineering Authority roles in supporting relevant ATC Systems through the entire equipment life cycle.

This System Engineer position will be working in our Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) team, so knowledge of these systems is desirable.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Delivery

• Negotiate and coordinate project requirements and timelines with stakeholders.
• Produce technical specifications for minor systems and support major system specifications.
• Support production of engineering estimates for project bids.
• Advise and assist with tender evaluations and assess technical solutions.
• Contribute to project planning in line with delivery milestones.
• Act as Change Lead for minor projects, ensuring change assurance activities are completed.
• Manage day-to-day project activities including installation and commissioning.
• Perform acceptance testing and produce test reports.
• Produce and review maintenance and operating procedures.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are met according to the project plan.

Undertake the Engineering Authority (EA) role for designated systems.

• Prepare and maintain support documentation for allocated equipment and systems.
• Respond to customer technical enquiries and manage Corrective Action Requests.
• Monitor operational systems and conduct investigations into issues and faults.
• Plan and implement modifications to correct issues and faults with minimal disruption.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments affecting airport systems.

Team leadership and resource management

• Manage direct reports within the section.
• Allocate team resources to projects and activities.
• Ensure team competency and identify training needs.
• Review performance of direct reports periodically.
• Identify and support development needs of team members.

AUTONOMY:

• As directed by their line manager, commits resources within their direct control to achieve project deliverables within agreed financial limits.
• Assists in identifying the strategic aims of assigned projects and works tactically to deliver agreed customer solutions.
• As Engineering Authority will pro-actively recommend activities and resources required to address asset support issues.
• Responsible for up to 3 direct reports. Plays a co-ordinating role for subcontractors.

SCOPE OF JOB:

• The post holder is required to contribute to delivery of multiple projects at any one time involving different project teams and locations. They may also be required to fulfil an EA role. The post holder is expected to resolve conflicting demands on their time and their direct reports, in consultation with their line management.
• There is little requirement for strategic planning in this post. However, the post holder is likely to play a role in advising managers on issues which may affect strategy.
• The post holder may be called on to advise and assist operational engineers to restore equipment into service. In support of this the post holder may be asked to attend airport sites at short notice.
• Where required, and where agreed, the post holder will deliver structured training and / or carry out structured Competency Assessment Checks within their field of expertise and in accordance with NATS procedures.
• The post holder will be required to undertake tasks within an operational environment therefore will need to demonstrate suitable behaviours.
• The post holder may be required to provide out of hours on-call support for specific systems as designated by the Head of section.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Professional engineering qualification to Higher National Certificate (Level 4 or SQF Level 7) as a minimum Electronics, Telecommunications or Computer Science or other relevant Engineering qualification discipline.

In lieu of the above qualifications the candidate will be required to demonstrate one of the following alternative criteria:

Relevant lower-level engineering qualifications such as an Apprenticeship coupled with demonstrable engineering experience in a relevant field (May include but not limited to: RAF, Navy, Rail, other Safety Critical environment).Evidence of substantial experience gained in a relevant transferable environment (such as ATSEP) gained over a significant period.

• Experience of supporting systems and equipment similar to those used by ANSP’s such as RAF, Navy, Rail, other Safety Critical environment and experience in maintenance engineering on this type of equipment.
• Shall demonstrate an understanding of safety critical systems and the impact they may have within our operational environment.

The post holder shall be able to demonstrate -

• Works well as part of a team.
• Communicates difficult technical and / or operational concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Applies a calm, methodical, analytical and systematic approach to define/resolve complex incidents and dynamic risk management.
• Interprets and effectively communicates technical information into business language and vice versa.
• Can undertake a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments.
• Plans, schedules and monitor work progress of (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines.
• A strong understanding of the system types used in the relevant technical domain and how they are used in operation.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate tactfully yet firmly with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, both technical and personal.
• Skilled in the use of IT systems for professional documentation production and for project management.
• Willingness to learn, develop and take on different tasks under the guidance of their line manager.

It is desirable for the post holder to have -

• A good understanding and experience of relevant Air Traffic Management (ATM) legislation, standards and procedures.
• Completed Air Traffic equipment training such as ATSEP and OEM training courses.
• A good understanding of Air Traffic Control practices and procedures.
• A wide knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in providing all aspects of ATM at airports.
• A passion for Safety and Air Traffic Management.

Technical Expertise in Surveillance Systems (Desirable) -

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) sensors.
• Hands-on experience in sensor operation, including installation, data integration, and networking, and subsequent fault finding.
• Demonstrated experience in radar modelling, simulation, and confirming real-world performance through rigorous testing (including dedicated flight trials and Target of Opportunity analysis)
• Strong grounding in RF engineering, including Radar antenna, transmitter and receiver characteristics.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The ideal candidate may be required to attend other NATS sites.

We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally - for more information on what NATS can offer you please visit - Why NATS?

We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements. Find out more here.

If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.

Description

Technical Lead - Systems Engineering

Location: Farnborough, or other Leidos UK Offices with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

About the Role

Leidos is seeking an experienced Technical Lead (Systems Engineering) to play a pivotal role on a critical national infrastructure Programme, one of Leidos UK’s flagship delivery programmes supporting a high‑profile government customer.

The Technical Lead will provide hands‑on technical leadership across complex, multi‑supplier systems, applying systems engineering best practice to the design, integration, change and assurance of mission‑critical IT services. Working closely with the Chief Engineer, Architects, Project Managers, Infrastructure, Networks and Software teams, the role ensures that solutions delivered by Leidos are technically sound, secure, and fit‑for‑purpose.

This is a leadership role that combines deep technical expertise, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement, with accountability for guiding teams through change, risk and technical decision‑making.

What will I be doing?

Technical Leadership

• Act as Technical Lead for systems engineering activities within assigned workstreams or projects.
• Provide authoritative technical direction across on‑premise and cloud‑hosted systems, ensuring coherence across infrastructure, networks, applications and services.
• Lead technical decision‑making, trade‑offs, and design assurance in line with programme and customer requirements.

Systems Engineering & Design

• Apply Systems Engineering principles across the full engineering lifecycle (V‑Model), including requirements, design, integration, verification and transition to service.
• Own and assure key engineering artefacts, including impact assessments, high‑level and low‑level designs, and technical change documentation.
• Ensure designs are aligned with programme architecture, security constraints, and operational needs.

Change & Impact Assessment

• Lead the technical impact assessment of Requests for Change (RFCs) and new requirements.
• Clearly define technical scope, dependencies, risks and estimates for change delivery.
• Support Project Managers with technically robust inputs to planning, costing and scheduling.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Work directly with customer technical stakeholders to elicit, clarify and refine requirements.
• Act as a trusted technical authority, able to explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate effectively across Leidos engineering disciplines and third‑party suppliers.

Governance, Quality & Assurance

• Ensure compliance with Leidos engineering standards, programme governance, and security policies.
• Identify technical risks early and define mitigation strategies.
• Support technical reviews, audits, and assurance activities as required.

Mentoring & Capability Development

• Provide technical mentoring and coaching to junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Promote good engineering practice, reuse of patterns, and continuous improvement across the programme.
• Contribute to the development of common ways of working and engineering maturity within the programme.

What does Leidos need from me?

Essential

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Systems Engineer on large‑scale, complex IT programmes.
• Strong grounding in Systems Engineering concepts and lifecycle management.
• Broad technical understanding across:
  • Infrastructure (compute, storage, virtualisation)
  • Networks
  • Applications and integrations
  • Hybrid and/or cloud environments
• Experience leading technical design, integration and change in a controlled, high‑assurance environment.
• Ability to assess technical risk, manage dependencies, and make sound engineering decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging customers and senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working on UK government, defence or critical national infrastructure programmes.
• Familiarity with IT service delivery environments and operational constraints.
• Knowledge of security‑driven design and working within secure environments.
• Experience influencing technical strategy across multi‑supplier ecosystems.

Personal Attributes

• Confident technical leader with strong systems thinking.
• Pragmatic, delivery‑focused, and able to balance risk, cost and quality.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across organisational boundaries.
• Passionate about engineering excellence and developing others.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of Leidos UK’s most significant and visible programmes.
• Exposure to complex, mission‑critical systems with real national impact.
• A collaborative engineering culture with clear technical career pathways.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Location

• UK (Hybrid / Customer site as required)

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC or higher; DV desirable)

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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LynxRecruitmentarerecruitingforaspecialistengineeringconsultancyworkinginhighlyregulatedindustries.WeareseekinganexperiencedSeniorStressEngineertodeliverhigh-qualitystructuralandstressanalysisoncomplexengineeringprojects.

RoleYouwillleadandsupportdesignanalysisactivities,ensuringdesignsaresafe,compliant,andcost-effective.Youwillworkcloselywithmulti-disciplinaryteamsandactasatechnicalfocalpointforanalysis.KeyResponsibilities

• Performandreviewstressandstructuralanalysis(handcalculationsandFEA)
• Produceandcheckdesignsubstantiationreports
• Supportandinfluencedesignforintegrityandmanufacturability
• Mentorjuniorengineers
• Liaisewithclientsandprojectteams
• Ensurecompliancewithsafetyandregulatorystandards

Requirements

• Degree/HNC/HNDinEngineering(orequivalent)
• StrongexperienceinstressanalysisandMathcad
• Knowledgeofrelevantstructuralandmechanicalstandards
• Experienceinregulatedenvironments(ideallynuclear)
• FEAexperience(ANSYS/ABAQUS/NASTRAN)and3DCAD
• Strongcommunicationandtimemanagementskills
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Location: Portsmouth (Onsite, 5 days per week) Salary: £65,000£70,000

A specialist maritime technology organisation is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to support the delivery of complex navigation and surveillance system projects. This role sits within the project delivery function and combines engineering leadership with programme and project coordination across the full lifecycle.

The Role

You will provide project engineering leadership across naval and maritime systems projects, supporting delivery from bid phase through design, integration, testing, acceptance, and in-service support. Working closely with Programme Managers and engineering teams, you will ensure planning, task allocation, risk management, and performance tracking are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering activities across system and software development lifecycles
• Develop and maintain engineering schedules aligned to WBS and programme milestones
• Coordinate work packages, task backlogs, and engineering priorities
• Track progress, risks, issues, and opportunities, reporting to Programme Management
• Support resource planning and forward load forecasting
• Maintain configuration control and manage engineering changes
• Contribute to risk reviews and mitigation planning
• Manage subcontractor engineering activities where required
• Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews

Requirements

• Experience managing engineering projects within software and systems environments
• Strong understanding of system and software development processes
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMI or similar) desirable

Whats on Offer

• Salary of £65k£70k
• Fully onsite role in Portsmouth
• Opportunity to work on complex maritime and defence-related systems
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Company pension and private medical insurance
• Long-term career development within a growing technical organisation

Industrial Engineering / Petrochemical / Oil and Gas

Location | Working Pattern | Salary
Chichester, West Sussex | Primarily site-based (flexibility available) | £50,000-£70,000 + car/allowance + great benefits

About the Company

A specialist engineering organisation supporting major industrial and energy-sector clients across the UK and internationally. The business designs and delivers complex engineered systems used in hazardous environments and is undergoing a period of growth and transformation, strengthening its leadership structure to support future projects and long-term capability.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to shape and lead the future of an electrical engineering function during a key transition
• High level of ownership and visibility within a collaborative engineering environment
• Chance to influence processes, team development, and technical standards
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, projects, and commercial teams
• Strong relationships with customers by building long-term relationships through proactive engagement

The Role What Youll Be Doing

• Lead and support a EC&I team covering electrical design, instrumentation, and commissioning activities
• Take ownership of electrical aspects across projects from concept through to FAT and delivery
• Review and approve technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and design outputs
• Support project delivery by working closely with mechanical, commercial, and project teams
• Specify and select electrical and instrumentation components for complex industrial systems
• Contribute to process improvements and help build structure within the engineering function
• Provide technical input into tenders and customer-facing activities

This is a hands-on leadership role where youll oversee technical delivery while helping shape the direction of the department as it evolves.

The Person What Were Looking For

• Strong EC&I background within heavy industry, petrochemical, oil & gas, or similar environments
• Experience in electrical design, instrumentation, and control systems (PLC/SCADA awareness beneficial)
• Knowledge of hazardous area environments (ATEX/COMPEX exposure highly desirable)
• Able to lead, mentor, and support a small technical team
• Comfortable collaborating across departments and engaging with customers
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and be challenged
• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, or substantial relevant industry experience
• Able to travel to customers sites as and when required

What Youll Get

• Corporate benefits
• Car allowance or company car
• Pension and additional company benefits
• Flexible start/finish times and some working flexibility
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering team

To apply for this career-defining role please do forward your CV.

Job Title: Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development
Remote-based - UK
Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 basic + benefits

This role is to manage a small team of 4 Software Engineers, 3 of whom are embedded, and one is a Mobile/Apps developer.

They are happy for this person to be based anywhere in England and work remotely.

You will need a strong embedded software/Micros development background. This will mainly be a management-oriented role, but with a team of 4 people, you will be immersed in all of the technical elements of the software projects. You must have remained very technical and be able to evaluate/structure software architecture, drive design review meetings, challenge engineers in design reviews etc. You will not be expected to write any code/individually contribute at that level. But I believe you could do it, if you so wished, on some projects.

A senior leadership opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Software / Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software function within an advanced engineering and product development environment.

You will lead software strategy, software lifecycle processes, and delivery across multiple product programmes within a multidisciplinary R&D setting.
You will play a key role in shaping software architecture, development standards, and long-term capability growth across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities - Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development

• Lead and manage a software engineering team delivering embedded, PC and mobile software solutions
• Define and implement software development lifecycle processes and best practices
• Drive software architecture, detailed design, implementation standards, verification and validation
• Provide technical leadership across firmware and OS-based systems
• Support the delivery of complex engineering products from concept through to production
• Conduct and lead detailed technical and design reviews
• Develop team capability, skills and resource planning
• Contribute hands-on technical input within project teams where required
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders

Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development - Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Head of Software, Software Manager, or Software Engineering Lead
• Strong background in embedded systems and firmware development
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or product development teams
• Track record of building and developing high-performing technical teams
• Strong knowledge of full product development lifecycle
• Experience delivering technically complex products into production
• Confident in reviewing software architecture and detailed design

This is a great opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly expanding electronic instrumentation company that is investing heavily in R&D. If you have any specific questions about this role, please contact me on 01582 350052

Bennett & Game are representing a fast-growing and award-winning Civil, Structural and Transport Planning consultancy. They are looking to employ a Principal and Senior Civil Engineer to join their expanding team. With a diverse client base ranging from local businesses to national housebuilders, commercial developers, regional contractors and local authorities, this is a role that promises genuine variety and responsibility.

Their work covers a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial and care-related developments, with involvement in large-scale schemes in the South of England. They contribute civil engineering input to planning stages and the design of associated on- and off-site infrastructure. The role offers exposure to complex projects from early feasibility through to delivery, within a consultancy environment that values technical quality, professional development and collaborative working.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience.
• Quarterly bonus scheme of up to 10% of annual salary, with overage bonus if company targets are exceeded.
• 5% employer pension contribution (Standard Life).
• Private healthcare through Vitality, including active rewards.
• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with your birthday off if it falls during the working week.
• Holiday buy & sell scheme - purchase up to 5 extra days, sell up to 4.
• Flexible hours (8am-6pm, core 10am-4pm) with the option of up to 2 days home working per week.
• Funded professional membership.
• Regular CPD, internal/external training and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support.
• One annual paid community/charity day.
• Cycle to Work scheme and free flu vaccination.

Role Overview

• As a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer, you will:
• Work within a design team delivering drainage systems, highway layouts and S278/S38 schemes.
• Undertake and manage resources for the design of:
• Drainage systems (Sewers for Adoption, building regulations, SuDS Manual).
• On- and off-site highways (DMRB, Manual for Streets).
• Manage civil engineering projects from planning through to detailed design, covering drainage, highways and external works.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.
• Produce and review technical reports, designs and drawings, ensuring quality standards.
• Use AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent) with willingness to expand into other packages.
• Attend client meetings and site visits, liaising with developers, architects and local authorities.
• Mentor and train junior staff, reviewing their outputs and supporting professional development.
• Share knowledge and provide support across regional offices and departments.
• Co-operate with Quality Management Systems through design and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards with the ICE.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in consultancy.
• Experience with local authorities, developers and architects across residential, commercial and care/retirement schemes.
• Varied experience delivering projects through the planning process (pre-app to condition discharge).
• Strong project management skills, particularly across drainage, highways and external works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound engineering judgement and manage resources effectively.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Systems Engineer (Milsatcom) - Shape the Future of Military Satellite Communications

Location: Portsmouth, UK

An opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join a leading Defence & Space organisation, working on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom). The successful candidate will be part of a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects, contributing to diversified and future-looking programmes.

The Systems Engineer will play a key role in defining system architectures for upcoming tender opportunities with the UK MOD (Skynet Enduring Capability) and other Milsatcom programmes-covering the space, control, and ground segments. This is a chance to be directly involved in the next wave of technologies shaping secure satellite communications.

Key Contributions

• Capture and define requirements from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems, ensuring traceability and verification.
• Support Verification, Validation & Test (VV&T) activities.
• Lead ground system architectural design definition and trade-off analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering Leads and Partners in integrated working groups to define segment and sub-system architectures.
• Provide technical inputs for proposals and act as Solution Lead during customer and internal governance reviews.
• Offer technical support to bidding teams and contribute to project planning, scheduling, and cost activities.
• Keep stakeholders informed on progress and resolve technical challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related discipline.
• Experience in the design, integration, and deployment of end-to-end digital telecommunications systems (Milsatcom experience desirable), covering space, control, and ground segments.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Expertise in defining solutions within an Architectural Framework using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (EA experience a plus).
• Strong customer and partner engagement skills.
• Working knowledge of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, and network control.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than just a job-it’s an opportunity to engineer history. The Systems Engineer will be part of programmes that set the standard for secure communications, with direct impact on national defence and the evolution of space-based networks.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Abercorn Sinclair is delighted to partner with Stanelco RF Technologies as they seek to appoint an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer.

The Company

Based in Marchwood, Southampton, Stanelco RF Technologies (Stanelco) is a division of Biome Technologies plc.

Stanelcos small, multidisciplinary team specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke engineering solutions for a wide range of industries utilising induction heating and dielectric welding systems.

With a strong focus on high-frequency RF technologies, projects typically range from £50k to £500k+ and include RF heating systems, electrical and electronic control systems, and integrated mechanical handling solutionsfor the Medical, Industrial and Nuclear sectors. Delivery timelines vary from 3 to 12 months, covering the full process from project acquisition through to commissioning and compliance.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful candidate will operate as a key member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, delivering technically robust, safe, and compliant solutions to Stanelcos global customer base.

You will act as the technical authority for electrical and electronic aspects of projects, working with cross-functional teams to define architectures, requirements, and specifications.

The role includes periodic UK and international travel to commission new systems and support existing installations.

Candidate Profile

Given the size and nature of the business, this role offers some flexibility and can be tailored to the skills and experience of the successful candidate. We welcome applications from experienced Engineer /Senior Engineer/ Lead Engineers who can provide authoritative leadership across electrical and electronic design, safety, and compliance.

Ideally, you will be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, with several years demonstrable experience in the development of industrial or process-based equipment. You will be a natural problem-solver, comfortable operating in a hands-on, project-driven engineering environment.

Key Design Responsibilities

• Play an instrumental role in the design, development, manufacture, and support of industrial RF and electro-mechanical process equipment.
• Lead electrical team technical activities and ensure rigorous delivery to project requirements.
• Lead electrical and electronic design activities through concept, development, verification, and release.
• Drive innovation by troubleshooting existing products, optimising designs, and evaluating new technologies for future product development.
• Develop a deep understanding of Stanelcos electro-mechanical product range to support technical discussions with customers and stakeholders.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Electrical and electronic systems engineering, including power conversion, transformers, switches, converters, SMPS.
• Electrical and electronic system architecture and requirements definition.
• Industrial automation, electronic control systems, and industrial software.
• Understanding of thermal management systems and materials considerations in industrial equipment.

Additional Skills & Experience (Advantageous)

• Control panel design (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
• Experience with RF, power electronics, induction heating, or dielectric welding.
• Experience acting as a technical authority and developing junior engineers.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.

Compliance, Safety & Standards

• Own or contribute significantly to CE marking activities related to electrical and electronic design.
• Interpret and apply relevant standards (e.g. Low Voltage Directive, EMC, harmonised standards) - safety, design review & technical documentation.

Project & Commercial Support

• Support new business proposals at quotation and negotiation stages, providing technical input and risk assessment.
• Work closely with the Head of Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Team to ensure alignment and integrated product delivery.
• Oversee UK and global commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities for new and existing equipment.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to play a critical technical role within a highly specialised engineering company with a global reach, influencing technical direction, product safety and compliance, and long-term engineering capability while working on challenging, bespoke solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus an attractive benefits package.

About Abercorn Sinclair

Abercorn Sinclair is a specialist technical recruitment consultancy based in Edinburgh, providing bespoke talent solutions to innovative engineering and technology-led businesses.

Principal Systems Engineer(Software/Simulation) Portsmouth-Broad Oak Competitive Salary + 10-20% Bonus

My client a multinational Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join their team working on a hybrid basis.

You will join the clients Simulation and Training sector at Broad Oak Works Portsmouth, part of the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions business, working on the MIMESIS product.

As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for their customers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority
• Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle
• Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design
• Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next
• Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
• Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems
• Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements

Your skills and experiences:

• Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products
• Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)
• Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable)
• Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA)
• Background in software development and integration
• Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions

To apply for this role please forward your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below

(TypeScript, Vue, Node)

Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite
Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + benefits

We’re working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced Technical Lead Full Stack Developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis.

The Role

• Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+)
• Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling
• Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work
• Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers
• Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack
• Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security
• Support and improve live systems once deployed
• Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function

Tech Environment
You’ll work with a modern stack including:

• TypeScript
• Node.js microservices
• Vue.js
• Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
• AWS cloud infrastructure
• CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

About You

• Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years)
• 5+ years of TypeScript experience
• Solid Node.js Experience
• Background in system design and scalable architectures
• Experience building large, production SaaS platforms
• A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code)
• Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments
• A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software
• Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders
• Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development
• A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)
• Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business
• Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days

Interested in learning more?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role and company - (url removed)

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Thomas Search has partnered with a leading UK defence technology contractor who is looking for a Principal Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to work across ground-breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community.

As Lead Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategy to ensure the department offering is well positioned to meet customer needs going forward. You will also be responsible for leading a cross-technical team of systems engineers, providing both day-to-day management and strategic technical leadership. You will work on simulations and tools that enable combat systems engineers to perform their roles effectively, combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent).
• Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation.
• Strong experience within Systems Engineering, Networks, IT would be preferable
• Previous maritime experience would be an advantage.
• Understanding of the Technical Assurance process.
• Knowledge of computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, NTP and Wireshark.

NB. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances.

(NestJS/NodeJS, Vue)

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)
Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + benefits

We’re working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms.

You will be working with our modern tech stack (NestJS/NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and Snowflake), able to get down into the code when required to critique and drive the quality of the code created, as well as drive efficiencies in speed at which it is created.

This is a role that would suit someone with a very strong development background, with expertise in creating clean code, following DevOps practises and with strong interpersonal skills, who has moved into a management career path.

Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in a SaaS environment of rapid and efficient software development with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns, and building the competency for this in teams.

• Experience of monitoring engineering performance and driving continuous improvement of performance.

• A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You’ll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems.

• Significant previous experience as a hands on software engineer working with mature DevOps practises, and to have maintained the skills required to get down into the code when required.

• A strong understanding of what is required to create and operate maintainable systems.

• Experience with automated testing and quality assurance

• An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale

• Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices

• Experience of leading engineering teams building complex/distributed systems

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Interested in learning more?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role and company - (url removed)

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System Design Authority Broadoak(Portsmouth) Competitive Salary + Bonus(Up to 20%)

My client a leading Defence organisation are looking for a System Design Authority to join their Broadoak site.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the technical design for modelling and simulation products, resolving technical challenges and balancing technical risk with cost and schedule trade-offs whilst ensuring safety and design integrity
• Collaborating with external customers / stakeholders to shape project and product requirements and acting as an ambassador for Simulation and Training
• Holding responsibility for ensuring products are safe, secure and meet contractual, regulatory and legislative requirements
• Assisting in defining technology and product strategy, driving the utilisation of common technologies across programs, and ensuring alignment with product goals
• Providing technical support to project managers, leading design reviews and acting as a focal point for the application of systems engineering within the team

Your skills and experiences:

• Proficiency in Systems Engineering: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of systems engineering principles
• Strong Engineering Governance Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding and experience in engineering governance practices
• Technical Design Leadership: Guide technical design processes with a focus on compliance, complexity, and cost/schedule constraints
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Develop creative and innovative solutions based on analysis of multiple sources of information, considering stakeholder constraints and priorities
• STEM Degree or equivalent; Chartered engineer or the ability to obtain chartership

To apply for this role please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below

Head of Software Development - SaaS

Hybrid, Southampton

Are you an experienced Head of, VP or Director of Software Development with strong experience managing talented developers building complex SaaS solutions?

Our long-standing customer is looking for a talented software leader to manage their 50-person development team during a phase of rapid growth and internationalisation.

The team build complex, customer facing B2B SaaS products used at significant volume.

With ambitious plans for the company and strong investment in engineering, tooling, and leadership, they are looking for a Head of Software Development to help scale the team, drive best practice and ensure high levels of engineering performance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Owning delivery, quality, and scalability across the development function.
• Embedding modern DevOps practices as part of development - CI/CD, automation, small batch delivery, and fast feedback.
• Driving continuous improvement using metrics and meaningful engineering KPIs.
• Improving developer productivity through better tooling, process, and engineering discipline.
• Leading and developing managers, creating consistency while allowing teams autonomy.
• Partnering closely with the CTO on technology strategy, platform evolution, and future capability.
• Balancing delivery pressure with sustainable, high-quality engineering.

About You

• Strong commercial experience in senior engineering leadership (Director, Head of Engineering, VP, or Senior Engineering Manager).
• Proven experience managing development managers and scaling engineering teams (40+).
• Comfortable leading distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of modern software development (TypeScript/JavaScript/.Net) and mature DevOps practices.
• Analytical, pragmatic, and outcome focused with the credibility to engage at both strategic and technical levels.
• Strong technical background having previously been hands-on with development, architecture and delivery.

If you’re managing managers, scaling teams, driving a high-performance culture, and want to do it in an environment that values engineering quality and long-term thinking, I’d be keen to talk.

Hit apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Engineer to join their team. This is a hybrid role based in Broad Oak, combining on-site work with the flexibility of remote days. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing maritime engineering solutions, ensuring the highest standards of systems engineering within complex projects.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Experience in systems engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of systems design, integration, and validation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work on-site 3-4 days a week as part of a hybrid arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the design and integration systems.
• Conducting system validation and verification processes.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
• Ensuring compliance with security protocols and industry standards.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Managing stakeholder requirements and expectations.
• Documenting engineering processes and maintaining accurate records.

About the Role

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, with the potential for extension. It requires significant experience in engineering, particularly within the defense sector.
If you are a motivated and experienced systems engineer looking to make a substantial impact within the maritime industry, we encourage you to apply now.

Your new company

We are currently recruiting for a Maximo Application Manager on a permanent basis to join an organisation based in Portsmouth that is committed to improving the way it manages and maximises its assets through technology.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a critical enterprise application, influence how Maximo is used across the business and lead meaningful transformation and improvement initiatives. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and have the chance to shape the future direction of asset management systems.
Your new roleAs Maximo Application Manager, you will take full end-to-end ownership of the IBM Maximo application, ensuring it supports the organisation’s asset management strategy and wider operational goals. This is a senior application management role combining technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and people management. You will oversee the implementation, configuration and ongoing optimisation of Maximo, ensuring high availability, performance, security and compliance at all times.
You will act as the primary point of contact for Maximo across the business, working closely with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to understand asset management requirements and translate these into effective technical solutions. The role will involve managing system integrations, data quality, reporting and analytics, including the use of AI, as well as leading system upgrades and enhancements.
You will liaise with IBM and third party vendors on support, licencing and system improvements, while also leading and mentoring a Maximo Analyst. In addition, you will manage change control, system documentation and governance standards, ensuring Maximo is used consistently and in line with agreed policies. The role includes leading application-related projects, developing delivery plans, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring successful outcomes with minimal impact to users. You will also provide out-of-hours or on-call support as part of a rota and act as an escalation point for Maximo related issues, alongside providing management and support for other applications where required.
What you’ll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have strong experience in Maximo application management and systems support within a complex IT environment. You will have a solid understanding of asset management systems, integrations and data governance, alongside experience of managing application lifecycles and delivering system enhancements or projects.

You will be an effective communicator, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and confident in translating business requirements into practical system solutions. People management or mentoring experience is useful, (but not essential, so this opportunity could provide your first step into management),
as is the ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt within defined parameters.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of up to 65,000 (some flexibility on this for the right person)
• Company pension contributions
• Bonus schemes and employee recognition programmes
• Life assurance and insurance cover
• Generous annual leave allowance (up to 33 days)
• Christmas bonus
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, car schemes, pension)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential support
• Virtual GP service
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Staff discounts

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role and would like to find out more, please apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in application or asset management, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities.

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