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Chief Systems Engineer - Leidos Innovations UK Limited
Systems Engineer
Lead end-to-end systems engineering for safety‑critical aviation solutions, driving architecture, integration, and performance analysis using advanced modelling and simulation techniques.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full engineering lifecycle for complex, safety‑critical aviation systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Translate high‑level business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architecture designs.
- Lead large‑scale systems integration, testing, and validation, coordinating cross‑functional teams.
- Develop and maintain advanced modelling and simulation models to evaluate system performance and risk.
- Provide governance, performance analysis, and continuous improvement recommendations to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Air Traffic Control or other safety‑critical regulated industries.
- Proven expertise in systems engineering, technical business analysis, and architecture design.
- Strong background in large‑scale systems integration and performance governance.
- Advanced skills in modelling, simulation, and evidence‑based decision making.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities to guide multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
software developmentsystem designproblem solving