System Engineering Manager
2 days ago
Portsmouth
CMS2 is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of engineers delivering complex, mission-critical systems within a specialist area of maritime defence engineering. With over 60 years of expertise in atmosphere management and life support systems for submarines and other critical naval applications, CMS2 operates in a unique and highly specialised engineering environment. As a senior engineering leader, you will shape technical solutions, develop engineering capability and drive the successful delivery of complex programmes across the full systems engineering life cycle. • Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design through to integration, verification, validation and in-service support., • Oversee requirements management, ensuring requirements are captured, analysed, allocated and maintained with full traceability throughout the lifecycle., • Lead system architecture and design activities, ensuring solutions meet customer, operational and programme requirements., • Undertake and guide systems analysis activities, including trade studies, mathematical modelling, performance assessments and concept development., • Perform and lead root cause investigations, reliability assessments and failure mode analysis to improve system performance, robustness and operational effectiveness., • Ensure alignment between engineering outputs, customer requirements and project deliverables., • Lead, mentor and develop a team of Systems Engineers, promoting technical excellence and professional growth., • Provide technical leadership and guidance across programmes, supporting robust engineering decision-making., • Promote knowledge sharing and the adoption of Systems Engineering best practice across the engineering function., • Drive continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes and methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement., • Define and oversee verification and validation strategies, including the development of test plans, specifications and execution activities., • Lead technical reviews, design reviews, governance and technical assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle., • Support safety assessments, risk reviews and compliance activities where required., • Produce and review high-quality technical documentation, including system descriptions, models, specifications and other engineering artefacts., • Act as the key technical interface between customers, suppliers, project teams and engineering functions, ensuring clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement., • Analyse customer requirements and specifications, translating them into structured and actionable engineering requirements., • Collaborate closely with Project Managers to support programme planning, work package definition and delivery estimates., • Support business development and bid activities through technical input, compliance assessments and solution development., • Identify, manage and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle., • Ensure compliance with relevant company, industry and regulatory standards., • Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools and methodologies to improve engineering capability and efficiency., • Drive engineering effectiveness and delivery performance improvements through structured continuous improvement initiatives., • Maintain professional knowledge and technical expertise through continuous professional development., • Degree, HND, or significant proven experience in an engineering discipline., • Professional engineering recognition (Chartered Engineer status or working towards, or equivalent experience)., • Significant systems engineering experience in complex environments., • Experience leading systems engineering across the full lifecycle., • Strong understanding of requirements, architecture, integration, verification and validation., • Experience managing technical risk and governance., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Experience leading, mentoring or developing engineers., • Experience within the defence sector is highly desirable., • Applications are also welcomed from candidates with systems engineering experience in maritime, aerospace, nuclear, rail, space, automotive or other highly regulated, safety‑critical industries., • Understanding of systems engineering disciplines common to defence and mission‑critical programmes., • Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and frameworks., • Professional registration or membership of a recognised engineering institution., • Experience designing solutions to meet military requirements., • Experience of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)., • Experience using requirements management software and tools., • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 9000 or similar Quality Management Systems., • Experience within a Lean Manufacturing environment. Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK. • Candidates must hold Security Check (SC) clearance or be eligible to obtain it., • To obtain SC clearance, candidates will normally need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years., • Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates must be able to satisfy UK security vetting requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr