Overview
Our world‑leading Time and Frequency Department is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer with experience across full lifecycle system engineering and leadership of complex systems architecture.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the global authority in precision timing at a defining moment for UK digital infrastructure.
Backed by a government investment of £180 million in the National Timing Centre programme, we are developing a world‑first resilient time distribution capability that will provide industry with a robust complement to satellite systems such as GPS and will underpin essential services including telecommunications, online banking, emergency response, transport networks and wider digital and data‑driven operations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborative Technical Leadership: Lead with influence across multi‑disciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to shape technical strategy, foster strategic partnerships and deliver impactful outcomes aligned with the institution’s mission.
- Risk Management & Mitigation: Oversee delivery of solutions that address ambiguity and challenges in a timely manner, ensuring that risks are identified, emergent system properties are managed and effective mitigation actions are communicated.
- Systems Engineering Maturation: Drive the advancement of Systems Engineering within the department by establishing world‑class practices, developing innovative solutions and building new capabilities aligned with strategic direction.
- Architectural Integrity: Maintain a robust system of systems architecture and ensure integrity across subsystems throughout the full lifecycle from requirements to IV&V.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to governance standards across quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation, minimising business risk and enhancing reputation.
- Team Leadership: Inspire and lead the team to achieve high performance, foster motivation and support individual potential and development.
Qualifications
- A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical field such as Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Electronic Engineering.
- Experience applying Systems Engineering across the full delivery lifecycle with leadership experience in some areas.
- Experience working on large technical delivery programmes and engaging with key stakeholders to address evolving requirements.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts.
- Familiarity with development lifecycles and methodologies such as the V‑model, Agile and spiral development.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for critical infrastructure.
- SC clearance or the ability to obtain SC clearance without restrictions; BPSS clearance also required.
- Highly desirable: experience in time and frequency measurement and time scales; experience with complex system of systems architecture and deliveries; experience of Model Based System Engineering and use of tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect; Chartered Engineer status; experience in cutting‑edge innovation and transitioning concepts through to operation; previous experience leading a team in the design of complex systems.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds.
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