Lead Systems Engineer

Salary: £70,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements:

• Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance
• Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and appropriate tools
• Working understanding of portfolios in terms of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, and network control
• Passion for shaping the technology direction and helping colleagues grow their technical knowledge

Responsibilities:

• Provide system architecture definition for pending tender opportunities with the UK MOD and other Milsatcom programmes, covering the space, control, and ground segments
• Work on Military Satellite Communications alongside a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects
• Capture and define requirements from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems, including ownership of traceability and verification
• Work with Engineering Leads and Partners to define segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups
• Provide systems engineering and project management inputs as required to support planning, schedule, and cost activities
• Inform stakeholders on progress and problem resolution
• Contribute technical proposal inputs

Technologies:

• Support
• Network
• Security

More:

We are Airbus Defence and Space Limited, working on cutting-edge sustainable aircraft and technology that safeguards the sovereignty of nations and the digital space. This is a permanent full-time Lead Systems Engineer role based in Portsmouth, with occasional UK travel mainly to Stevenage. We offer a competitive salary and a strong benefits package including annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping, a 37-hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, personalised development, wellbeing support, family and caregiving benefits, and a highly inclusive working environment. Career progression may be toward Company Expert or Chief Engineer.

last updated 36 week of 2026