Chief Combat Systems Engineer

Chief Combat Systems Engineer focuses on leading and mentoring engineering teams delivering advanced combat and weapons systems.

What the role involves

• Leading and mentoring engineering teams delivering advanced combat and weapons systems.
• Driving the adoption of modern engineering practices and cloud-based technologies within highly secure environments.
• Providing technical oversight across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, delivery and client functions.
• Balancing hands-on technical input with strategic programme leadership.
• Ensuring systems are secure, resilient and built to operate in complex operational environments.

Skills and requirements

• Strong background in naval combat systems or defence weapons systems engineering.
• Proven experience leading high-performing engineering or technical teams.
• Hands-on knowledge of modern cloud technologies and engineering approaches.
• Experience operating within secure, air-gapped or disconnected environments.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving