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# Senior Systems Engineer Team Lead

- **Company:** Martin Baker
- **Location:** Epsom, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, UML
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-systems-engineer-team-lead/51265896

## About the Role

What Were Looking ForExtensive systems engineering experience within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated environment, with a strong understanding of the full product lifecycle.
Proven technical leadership experience, with the ability to lead, influence, mentor and develop engineers within a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong systems engineering and analytical capability, including requirements management, system architecture, technical investigations, modelling and engineering analysis.
Experience producing and reviewing complex technical documentation, including system specifications, engineering reports and verification evidence.
Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and engage confidently with customers, stakeholders and engineering teams.
Degree (2:1 or above) in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline, with knowledge of software development and systems modelling techniques; Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and UML/SysML experience desirable.

Desirable
Understanding of UML and/or SysML.
Experience developing simulation models for electromechanical systems (EMS).
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Previous formal technical or team leadership experience.
Experience within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries., First stage interview an initial virtual discussion to explore your background, motivations, technical experience and suitability for the role.
Final stage interview a face-to-face technical and competency-based interview with members of the Systems Engineering leadership team, allowing you to demonstrate your technical capability, leadership approach and ability to solve complex engineering challenges.
We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.
Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.This role is subject to UK Government security clearance. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK and be currently residing in the UKTPBN1_UKTJ

## Description

As a Senior Systems Engineer and Team Lead, youll join a collaborative, cross-functional Systems Integrated Product Team, working alongside electronics, software, mechanical engineering and analysis specialists to develop highly complex electromechanical systems.
Youll play a key role in leading systems engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through to verification, validation and production support. Alongside your technical responsibilities, youll provide technical leadership within the Systems Engineering team, helping to prioritise activities, support engineering decisions and develop the capability of engineers across the team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of aerospace programmes, where no two projects are the same. Youll tackle complex systems engineering challenges while playing an important role in both delivering innovative products and supporting the development of the engineers around you.
What Youll DoLead and coordinate systems engineering activities across assigned programmes and work packages, supporting programme delivery, prioritisation and technical decision-making.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to Systems Engineers, including mentoring, coaching, design reviews and support in resolving complex engineering challenges.
Develop and manage system requirements and architecture, ensuring customer, regulatory and internal standards are achieved throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead technical analysis and investigations, including feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, system simulations, modelling and test correlation for complex electromechanical systems.
Support the design, integration, verification and validation of electromechanical systems, including system-level software functionality and safety-critical applications where required.
Promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement, collaborating with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams while representing Systems Engineering during technical and programme activities.