Chief Engineer
An experienced Chief Engineer is required who leads and/or manages the work of other technical staff that has a significant impact on the portfolio’s results and outputs. With a focus on delivery and operation, the Chief Engineer contributes to the development of solutions that influence strategic project and programme goals and business results. They recommend and collaborate in the development of new technical solutions and or standards to support strategy and operations.
The successful candidate will be a natural self‑starter and team motivator who will guide the technical team to deliver upon commitments. They are a leader and champion in technical delivery with the experience to back up their decisions and actions, preferably hands‑on at a high level. The role works with field‑leading subject matter experts providing detailed designs, and with supporting functions such as programme management, business, finance and senior leadership.
Core skills and behaviours
- Drives the team towards delivery by shaping and encouraging the team to achieve outcomes
- Significant experience in delivery of complex technical deliverables, preferably in Air Traffic Management using a diverse engineering and technology team
- Significant experience in breaking down technical deliveries into manageable and trackable parts
- Experience in lifecycle methodologies, technical governance and technical solutions
- Experience of technical business analysis or systems engineering, including requirements management and Model‑Based Systems Engineering
- Experience of large‑scale integrations, service‑orientated architecture and key technologies
- Keen technical advocate and self‑learner up to date with the latest technology and innovations; encourages and inspires those around them
- Proven experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering programmes with significant technical and business impact
- Authority in Concept of Operations (ConOps) development, shaping solutions from early concept through delivery and operation
- Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, requirements management and technical assurance
- Experience providing technical leadership and governance, guiding engineering teams and influencing senior stakeholders
- Demonstrable expertise in systems integration and systems architecture, including large‑scale or safety‑critical environments
- Ability to decompose complex technical problems into manageable, measurable delivery plans
- Experience across the full engineering lifecycle, including lifecycle cost analysis, performance analysis and trade studies
- Advanced capability in modelling, simulation and evidence‑based technical decision‑making
- Strong understanding of data and information architectures and their role in system performance and delivery
- Ownership of configuration management, risk management and technical compliance
- Excellent stakeholder management, with the credibility to challenge, influence and advise at senior levels
- A recognised technical authority who mentors engineers and sets the standard for technical excellence
Tools & Professional Practice
- Microsoft Office suite, with advanced use of Excel for analysis and reporting
- Microsoft Visio for system, architecture and process modelling
Pay and Benefits
Pay range: £98,800.00 – £131,700.00
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to flexible benefits including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme
- Flexi‑Time working
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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