Systems Engineering Lead

A Contract position Outside IR35Hybrid working Essential: Proven Lead Systems Engineering experience on Defence Vehicle PlatformsOur client, a leading player in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Lead on a contract basis, to join their team. This role focuses on vehicle-level design and integration of defence platforms, emphasising chassis, steering, suspension, and overall mobility performance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the system-level architecture and integrationDefine and integrate key vehicle subsystems, ensuring effective integration of the powertrain into the vehicle platformDrive requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance and mission needsDeliver against critical performance measures such as mobility, ride dynamics, stability, durability, and reliabilityBalance system trade-offs, optimising mobility, protection, payload, and powerCoordinate cross-functional teams to ensure coherent platform integrationOversee vehicle-level verification and validation, including rig, subsystem testing, and full vehicle trialsSupport safety case development and hazard analysis in line with defence standardsManage system interfaces, configuration control, and vehicle-level BOM structuresEngage with suppliers for critical subsystems and mentor systems engineers within the teamJob RequirementsSignificant experience in systems engineering, particularly within defence or heavy vehicle platformsProven ..... full job details .....