Lead Systems Engineer
Critical Maritime Systems & Support · Portsmouth, England ·
Description CMS2 is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and line management to a team 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, CMS2 develops innovative engineering solutions for submarines and other critical naval applications. Working across the full systems engineering lifecycle, you will lead engineering activities, develop technical solutions and support successful project delivery.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team development, stakeholder engagement and engineering governance. We welcome applications from Chemical, Systems, Mechanical and Process Engineers, as well as candidates from other highly regulated and safety-critical industries including maritime, aerospace, nuclear, rail, automotive and energy Key Responsibilities Systems Engineering Delivery 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. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop a team of 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. Verification, Validation & Technical Assurance 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, ri...