Back to jobsSignificant experience delivering complex, safety‑ or mission‑critical systems, using formal systems engineering approaches, within defence, intelligence, aerospace, or similarly regulated environments.
Proven accountability for engineering delivery across multiple programmes or portfolios, managing competing priorities, shared resources, and delivery trade‑offs.
Demonstrable experience operating in a matrix organisation, leading engineering outcomes through a combination of authority, influence, governance, and clear accountability.
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including ownership of engineering estimates, delivery efficiency, and cost‑performance trade‑offs.
Evidence of leading engineering organisations through change or maturity uplift, improving delivery predictability, governance, capability, or ways of working.
Ability to act as a credible senior engineering leader with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating complex technical and delivery issues and exercising sound engineering judgement.