Lead Systems Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation in the technology sector, is currently seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to join their Materials and Mechanical Metrology department on a permanent basis.

• Providing overall systems leadership for large and complex science/engineering projects
• Developing design specifications and conducting design activities
• Completing technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options
• Reviewing, agreeing, and controlling external and internal interface documents
• Developing instrument performance models, manufacturing tolerances, and component specifications
• Managing technical budgets and tolerances
• Developing assembly, integration, and test plans to verify compliance with requirements
• Managing the assembly, integration, and testing of systems and sub-systems of instruments and scientific products
• Providing technical delivery of complex hardware and software systems
• Planning, coordinating, and delivering internal and external reviews
• Documenting system design, processes, procedures, and test results
• Liaising with other specialists to ensure performance is maintained and requirements are met
• Generating and reviewing technical proposals, providing accurate estimates for effort, costs, and risks

• Degree in Physics or an applicable engineering subject area (Optical, Mechanical, Electronics, Systems, or Software) or equivalent
• Industry experience in systems engineering across the full systems engineering lifecycle
• Experience in developing and delivering complex instrumentation and control systems
• Knowledge of a wide range of technologies
• Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary science/engineering teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills

If you are a highly experienced systems engineer looking to make an impact in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and help shape the future of instrumentation and metrology projects.