System Engineer Project Lead

CACTUS IT SOLUTIONS
Andover
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Please note: We are looking for SC Cleared candidates and Experience in lead engineer roles within, Aerospace, or similarly complex environments.


Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering leadership and oversight across engineering disciplines being delivered by another supplier.
  • Support the programme Chief Engineer in developing the required standards and governance for the programme
  • Work closely with the programme integration office Chief Architect and Engineer to support the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio and the programme.
  • Support and lead the design, integration, and testing of the programme’s solution ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Ensure all engineering designs meet operational, technical, and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as the working level technical interface between the supplier and internal Defence Digital and Army teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Support the development of the software factory roadmap and development requirements for current and future contracts, and integration into other DD Service Executive capabilities
  • Provide Governance by ensuring all engineering activities comply with programme and including safety, security, and quality requirements.
  • Oversee the documentation of engineering processes, designs, and outcomes for audit and review purposes.
  • Manage Risk byidentifying and mitigating engineering risks, ensuring the resilience and reliability of deployed systems.
  • Ensure robust contingency plans are in place for technology solution.
  • Support the development of current and future requirements for the capability through existing and future contracts.
  • Support the production of outline and full business cases through contribution and architectural artefacts
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the supplier engineering teams.
  • Ability to travel to customer sites 1-2 days per week

Experience

  • Experience in lead engineer roles within, Aerospace, or similarly complex environments.
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure environments.
  • Familiarity with frameworks, such as DEF STAN, MIL-STD, or NATO standards.
  • Proficiency in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, and system integration.
  • Understanding of on-premise and deployable technologies.
  • Deep knowledge of systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, and testing methodologies.
  • Understanding of ISR or ISTAR capabilities advantageous
  • Proficiency in engineering tools and technologies relevant to Digital projects.
  • Understanding of integrated sensor architecture (ISA) advantageous
  • Deep Understanding of MongoDB, VMWare technologies, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications desirable


Qualifications

  • Educated to degree or equivalent standard.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP) is desirable.

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