Combat Systems Engineering Team Lead

SEA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider in the UK is looking for a Combat Systems Engineering Team Lead to manage service delivery and lead a team. In this role, you will conduct audits and oversee naval systems projects. The position allows for hybrid working from various locations, including Bristol, and offers a competitive salary of up to £65k based on experience. Join our team and contribute to protecting what matters in maritime defense.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus buy and sell

Private medical health insurance

Group pension plan with up to 7% employer contribution

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Employee discounts portal

Qualifications

• Comprehensive working knowledge of naval combat systems.
• Ability to manage large volumes of interface data.
• Full driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead NSIPS Service Delivery and conduct audits.
• Manage technical project work for naval systems.
• Provide team leadership and guidance.

Skills

Expert knowledge of surface ship and/or submarine combat systems

Line management and/or team leadership capability

Excellent communication skills

Data management skills

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As a Combat Systems Engineering Team Lead, you will support our Complex systems division as a Naval Systems Integration Process Service (NSIPS) Subject Matter Expert and provide team leadership and guidance.

You will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington sites and allows for flexible working, including home working where appropriate.

The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• NSIPS Service Delivery and team leadership
• Conducting of Ship/Submarine combat system audits and NSIPS related bid and enquiry work
• Wider capability area technical project work for naval system related activities as well as Capability Area TAF and enquiry work

About our company

At Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, providing state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval Ship and Fleet Protection, and Undersea Surveillance Systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Whether we’re supporting UK MOD or an ever‑growing number of navies across the world, we’re seeking to grow our team with flexible problem solvers and specialists who are proven experts in their field.

What we offer

SEA offers generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal – online and in‑store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Expert, comprehensive working knowledge of surface ship and/or submarine combat systems
• Line management and/or team leadership capability
• Systems Engineering Awareness
• Data management skills
• Full driving license desirable
• Able to understand and manage large volumes of interface data
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to obtain SC clearance

Join us

Join us and be part of something smaller – with 500 people in the UK and Canada – doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

Contact

If you’d like to know more, please give Dave Abrams from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414172. Or reach out to us on [e-mail].