Location
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Posted
July 08, 2026
Job Description
Lead Systems Engineer
Basildon
8-Month Contract
Paying up to £72p/h (Outside IR35)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to support a major engineering programme, working closely with the Project Chief Engineer to ensure the technical integrity of the full system and its subsystems. You will lead architecture development, integration activities, and supplier engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture team to develop and document the architecture thought the project lifecycle.
Lead the integration activity of sub-systems
Lead the engagement with technical suppliers
Influence all levels of requirements to enable design and development decisions and trade-offs to be made.
Provide direction, control, evaluation, and recommendations relating to technical risks and opportunities.
Support test planning and requirements verification to achieve certific...
Basildon
8-Month Contract
Paying up to £72p/h (Outside IR35)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to support a major engineering programme, working closely with the Project Chief Engineer to ensure the technical integrity of the full system and its subsystems. You will lead architecture development, integration activities, and supplier engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture team to develop and document the architecture thought the project lifecycle.
Lead the integration activity of sub-systems
Lead the engagement with technical suppliers
Influence all levels of requirements to enable design and development decisions and trade-offs to be made.
Provide direction, control, evaluation, and recommendations relating to technical risks and opportunities.
Support test planning and requirements verification to achieve certific...