System Integration Lead

A leading defence organisation is seeking a System Integration Lead to drive the integration and verification of advanced missile systems. You'll take ownership of day-to-day technical delivery, coordinating functional integration, system verification, and compatibility testing across hardware, software, and munition equipment.

In this senior role, you'll collaborate with project stakeholders, mentor a small team of integration engineers, and ensure programmes deliver robust, high-performance systems. You'll also gain hands-on experience in planning and conducting integration and proving activities, supporting skills development and knowledge sharing across the team., * Lead and manage the technical delivery of functional integration and system verification activities.

• Interface with customers and stakeholders to plan and achieve design verification objectives.

• Mentor and support a small team of integration engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and skills development.

• Apply practical, hands-on approaches to integration, compatibility, and testing activities.

• Analyse system and subsystem behaviour to ensure robust performance and reliability.

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.

• Solid understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.

• Experience with commercial lab test equipment and data analysis tools.

• Practical problem-solving skills with creativity and adaptability.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with team leadership experience.

• Knowledge of electronics technologies and complex systems is an advantage.

• Company bonus up to £2,500 (performance-based)

• Pension contributions up to 14%

• Paid overtime opportunities

• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

• Healthcare cash plan for everyday health expenses

• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working arrangements

• Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking