Head of Systems Engineering (Spacecraft Systems) Job in Aylesbury

Head of Systems Engineering (Spacecraft Systems)
 
A person with extensive knowledge of spacecraft systems, customers requirements and developing systems architectures to meet those requirements.
 
Summary of Role:
 
The Head of Systems Engineering will be responsible for the line management of a team of 6 engineers and for the task allocation within the System Engineering team. The Head of Systems Engineering will be selected on the basis of their ability to organise and manage the functional team. The Head will not necessarily be the leading Systems Engineering expert, but does require a sufficient level of expertise to enable them to effectively manage the tasks of the team.
 
The line management of the team includes the day-to-day management of the activities of the staff and longer-term concerns such as mentoring and personal development.
 
Another key aspect of the role is the participation in weekly meetings with the Project Managers / Responsible Engineers to set the task and plans at team level.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Line management of team members
Personal development, annual appraisals
Health and welfare
Administration: holidays / sickness absence
Functional management
Allocating tasks and monitoring progress
Providing a direct interface between the team and the Project Manager, when required
 

Key Skills:

• Personnel administration
• Personnel management and mentoring
• Technical leadership and direction
• Organised and methodical approach to problem solving
• Good communications and presentation skills, both verbal and written

Qualifications and Experience:
 
Educated to at least HND-level in an engineering or science discipline
Broad technical knowledge within the functional discipline, but not necessarily a 'technical expert'
At least five-years experience working within the high-technology, high-reliability industry
At least two years experience of engineering or operational team leadership
Experience of the quality processes and procedures in a high-reliability industry, preferably the space industry. 

Desirable Skills

• Degree qualified.
• Five years in Systems Engineering role, preferably in the Space, Military or Aerospace industry.
• Work independently or part of a team.
• Provide customer interface with regard system aspects of projects.
• Provide system level support for new proposals and ongoing projects.
• Space equipment background
• Complementary component knowledge e.g. Filters, Mixers, LNAs would be advantageous
• Willingness to take responsibility and become a key player