Lead Systems Engineer

Company: Gold Group
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Location: Rochester
Job Description:

Overview

Experienced Lead Systems Engineer needed in Rochester to work on cutting edge systems within the aerospace industry.

Salary: GBP65000 – GBP70000 per annum + 10% bonus

Role: Lead Systems Engineer

Location: Rochester, Kent | 4+ days on-site per week

Responsibilities

The Lead Systems Engineer will provide support to the functional department and projects by understanding the work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for development across the Systems and Software domains. You will work with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand near-term work planned (3–6 months) and longer-term work planned (18–24 months). You will be leading a team of engineers to deliver against plans and estimates.

  • You will understand the top-level packages of work, size and time phasing across the teams within the PRG, and how these contribute to critical path and milestones.
  • You will understand team sizes and skillsets required, as well as major dependencies or facilities required across the PRG.
  • You will contribute to strategic project meetings and facilitate implementation of initiatives.
  • You will provide regular status updates and recommendations on resourcing to the project and the Functional Manager.
  • You will support the projects by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for ongoing projects.
  • You will support team members with their career development in conjunction with the Functional Manager.

Qualifications

  • You will have proven experience leading a Systems or Software team in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real-time displays or other safety-related systems.
  • You will have proven experience in managing projects to tight schedules and budgets.
  • You will have proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, writing and reviewing code and using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink.
  • You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics).

Benefits

Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more.

Please note: Due to security restrictions we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026