Head of FCAS Systems Design Co‑Ordination

World Class Defence Organisation is currently recruiting a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co‑Ordination (Systems Engineer Manager) subcontractor on an initial 6‑month contract.

Role Overview

Join the FCAS Programme within Systems Delivery Coordination. Support a team of 70 engineers, report directly to the Chief Systems Engineer (CSE), deputise for CSE with external partners and the Customer. Define sector‑wide engineering processes and coordinate across CSE organisation.

Responsibilities

• Senior engineering manager for the System Products & Technologies Task Group (CSE owned Task Group – SPaT)
• Recruitment, talent development and effective development plans for the team
• Manage mobility within the team, line‑manage the Systems Design Co‑Ordination & Transversals Team (SDCaT)
• Own activities assigned to SDCaT: human factors management, life‑services safety, product...