GCAP Lead Systems Engineer

The Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for technical leadership, planning, and execution of systems engineering activities across a programme or major project. The role ensures that customer and stakeholder needs are translated into a coherent, balanced and verifiable system solution that is can be delivered to time, cost, and quality.

Requirements

• Strong experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle.
• Knowledge of MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. SysML, Cameo, DOORS).
• Proven capability leading system definition, requirements, and verification.
• Experience working in complex, multi‐disciplinary engineering environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to varied stakeholders.
• Experience of design reviews, trade studies, and technical governance.

Benefits

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Financial reward through referral programme.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
• Private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.