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# Payload Systems Project Lead

- **Company:** ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT
- **Location:** Watford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42641987/

## About the Role

the authority to influence major decisions whilst ensuring the team delivers against technical, cost and schedule objectives.This role is suited to someone who has successfully delivered within the space sector before. Someone who understands what it takes to get complex projects over the line, can lead experienced engineers with credibility, and knows how to balance technical excellence with commercial realities.The technology is genuinely cutting edge, the projects are high profile and the team is highly regarded within the industry. With significant investment behind the programme and full commitment from senior leadership, this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of next-generation satellite communications technology.Key RequirementsProven experience leading systems engineering teams within the space industryStrong background in RF payloads, satellite communications or related communications technologiesDemonstrable experience delivering complex engineering
programmes from concept through to deliveryAbility to define system requirements, conduct trade-off studies and drive architecture decisionsStrong understanding of technical risk, programme delivery and systems engineering principlesExperience working directly with customers, partners and key stakeholdersProven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and drive technical performanceDegree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related disciplinePackageSalary in the region of £90,000 - £100,000Comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to lead a flagship programme following a significant contract awardLong-term career prospects within a growing and highly respected space technology businessJBRP1_UKTJ

## Description

Job DescriptionPayload Systems Project LeadStevenageA major contract win has created the need for a senior engineering leader to take ownership of a brand-new programme within one of the space sector's most exciting businesses.This is not a role where you inherit a mature project and simply keep things moving. You will be stepping into a high-profile programme at the beginning of its journey, leading the systems team and helping shape the technical direction, delivery strategy and overall success of the project.You will be the person bringing everything together. One day you could be working through complex RF and communications challenges, the next leading key design reviews, managing technical risk, or ensuring multiple engineering disciplines remain aligned towards a common objective.As the technical lead for the programme, you will guide system architecture decisions, oversee requirements development, drive trade studies and support critical customer interactions. You will have


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