Lead Combat Systems Engineer

Leidos UK

Farnborough, United Kingdom
£61,500.00-£78,800.00 py
Fully remote
Maritime combat systems engineer
Naval combat platform design
C4isr integration
Lead the implementation of the platform combat system, including StrikeNet, ATAK, communications, navigation, Combat Management System and the integrated platform management systems for the new Sea Dagger platform

Job Summary

  • Lead the implementation of the platform combat system, including StrikeNet, ATAK, communications, navigation, Combat Management System and the integrated platform management systems for the new Sea Dagger platform.
  • Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners and subcontractors to define and validate combat system solutions and to understand and influence technical roadmaps.
  • Stay abreast of emerging and cutting edge technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and system improvement including but not limited to uncrewed systems, advanced comms and AI.

Matching Summary

Lead the implementation of the platform combat system, including StrikeNet, ATAK, communications, navigation, Combat Management System and the integrated platform management systems for the new Sea Dagger platform.

Salary

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maritime Combat Systems Engineer
  • Naval combat platform design
  • C4ISR integration
  • Agentic AI systems integration
  • Autonomous systems focus
  • DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD compliance

Nice-to-have

  • StrikeNet and emergent naval systems familiarity
  • Multinational defence programs experience
  • NATO interoperability standards understanding
  • Shipbuilding programs experience
  • Integrated logistics support (ILS) knowledge
  • Lifecycle sustainment knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related
  • Proven experience in Combat Systems Engineering implementation and delivery
  • Strong understanding of naval platforms
  • Experience in technical governance/sign off
  • Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288)
  • Experience with architecture frameworks (MODAF, NAF, TOGAF)
  • SC clearance required

Work Rights

SC clearance required

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