Systems Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Manager

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several game-changing contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Sustainment Services for the Chinook, Apache and C-17 Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.

We are looking for a highly skilled Systems Engineering Manager to join our expanding team. This role has two fundamental aspects which are both weighted equally. The first is to act as the First Line Leader for a team of Systems Engineers. The Systems Engineering team comprises core Systems Engineers who cover all parts of the system lifecycle and Training Systems Engineers who are specialists in training related technology, products and processes. The second is to balance your time between being a First Line Leader and providing leadership and direct input as part of a team to deliver Systems Engineering work scope to Programmes and Business Development opportunities across the company.

This role calls for strong leadership, solid technical knowledge, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment. The individual will help drive team performance and support strong collaboration across stakeholders.

• Leadership and management of the Systems Engineering team (including line management related admin, wellbeing and HR related activities).
• Support team members’ development through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and technical excellence.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and ongoing skills development across the team.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring all team engineering goals and milestones are delivered.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives across the team.
• Oversee, contribute to and deliver Systems Engineering work across programmes and bids & proposals through working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Work with Business Unit Chief Engineers and Chief Programme Engineers on resource planning to make sure the team can meet current and future workload needs.
• Succession planning for current and future business needs.
• Support the wider department and Senior Manager where needed.
• Build and maintain strong networks with Engineering colleagues across the Enterprise.

Becoming a Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)