Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer (Defence NS&D)Structure: Remote/ HybridSite(s) across- Farnborough, Cambridgeshire & SW LondonClearance: High level of security clearance - (DV- Developed Vetting)UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIALLeidos is expanding in the National Security and Defence domain and are looking for a DV cleared Chief Engineer to support one of our existing delivery programmes based in the UK working across sites in Farnborough, Cambridgeshire and SW London.The Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for all engineering activities on the project and is part of the project leadership team. You will be leading a team of highly skilled and highly motivated individuals delivering solutions based on a large range of technical capabilities and technologies including hardware, software, networks, cloud, IT services and cyber security.Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for all engineering activities on the project and are part of the project leadership team. Their responsibility and accountability extends from project start up through to operations and closedown and includes on contract growthNote: The National Security and Defence (NS&D) portfolio includes programmes and opportunities that cover a range of customers focused on the operational and mission areas of UK MOD and UK Homeland security. It would be beneficial if you have prior experience in these domains.Required Skills:The Chief Engineers responsibilities include:Delivery and technical assurance of the solution within the quality, cost and schedule constraintsAchieving acceptance of the solution by the customerProviding technical leadership and mentorship across the projectEnsuring that the engineering processes within the project are commensurate with the requirements of the contracted standards and Leidos corporate governanceIdentifying the skills and staff required to deliver the engineering solutionDefining the engineering processes, practices and resources required to deliver the project and services within the constraints of the company engineering policiesManaging the effectiveness of engineering activities across the projectEssential:British - Non-dual national many of our projects have nationality restrictionsDV clearedExperience in delivering solutions based on a large range of technical capabilities and technologies including hardware, software, networks, cloud, IT services and cyber security.Understanding of the controlling processes for, and experience of a significant portion of, the systems engineering lifecycle (e.g. requirements management, configuration management)Understanding of different lifecycles/methodologies (incremental, SAFe agile, DevOps)Process Skills/Experience:Experience of the key engineering lifecycle reviews e.g. System Requirements Review (SRR), Critical Design Review (CDR)Experience in performing design trade off working with other architects and engineers to deliver an integrated and coherent solutionUnderstanding of service operations and security operational management planningExperience working in both delivery and proposal environments and leading key elements of a bid responseAbility to generate Basis of Estimates and schedules for security aspects of deliveryExperience of designing a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) for a customer that's transitioning to a DevOps modelCommunication and Soft Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills and works well in a team environmentCapable of developing and communicating a vision to meet the System RequirementsAbility to communicate complex technical ideas across a wide range of different audiences in written and verbal forms;A good level of commercial awareness that will support the bid and delivery environmentsIntellectual calibre and confidence to conduct complex discussions with civilian and service customers and suppliersCommercial awareness sufficient to support discussions with customers and suppliersClearance Requirements:Clearance to Start DVClearance for RoleDV?Intrigued? Wed love to hear from you...What we do for you:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:Contributory Pension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)Dynamic WorkingCommitment to Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK & EUROPE we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.TPBN1_UKTJ