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Chief Engineer - Systems - Air Traffic Control
Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire with travel to customer sites across the South of England.
Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance
Do you have experience in Air Traffic Control? Are you ready for your next challenge?
We are looking to recruit an experienced Chief Engineer who understands the challenges of a heavily regulated industry, preferably safety-related, and experience in technologies and protocols similar to Token Ring, ADA.
With a focus on delivery and operation, the Chief Engineer contributes to the development of solutions that influence strategic project/programme goals and business results. They have thorough understanding of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, they recommend and collaborate in the development of new technical solutions and/or standards in support of strategy and operations.
We expect a great deal from our senior engineers with no two days being the same. The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter and team motivator who will guide the technical team to deliver upon Leidos commitments. They are a leader and champion in technical delivery with the experience to back up their decisions and actions, preferably hands on at a high level. You will work with field leading subject matter experts who will provide detailed designs and with supporting functions within the division such as programme management, business, financial and senior leadership.
Core skills and behaviours:
Drives the team towards delivery by shaping and encouraging the team to achieve outcomes
Significant experience in delivery of complex technical deliverables, preferably in Air Traffic Management using a diverse engineering and technology team
Significant experience in breaking down technical deliveries into manageable and trackable parts.
Experience in lifecycle methodologies, technical governance and technical solutions.
Experience of technical business analysis or systems engineering, including requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Experience of large-scale integrations, service orientated architecture and key technologies.
Keen technical advocate and self-learner up to date with the latest technology and innovations; encourages and inspires those around them.
Proven experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering programmes with significant technical and business impact
Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, requirements management, and technical assurance
Experience providing technical leadership and governance, guiding engineering teams and influencing senior stakeholders
Demonstrable expertise in systems integration and systems architecture, including large‑scale or safety‑critical environments
Ability to decompose complex technical problems into manageable, measurable delivery plans
Experience across the full engineering lifecycle, including lifecycle cost analysis, performance analysis, and trade studies
Advanced capability in modelling, simulation, and evidence‑based technical decision‑making
Strong understanding of data and information architectures and their role in system performance and delivery
Ownership of configuration management, risk management, and technical compliance
Excellent stakeholder management, with the credibility to challenge, influence, and advise at senior levels
A recognised technical authority who mentors engineers and sets the standard for technical excellence
Tools & Professional Practice
Microsoft Office suite, with advanced use of Excel for analysis and reporting
Microsoft Visio for system, architecture, and process modelling
Key items:
Experience in leading the delivery of complex IT systems
Knowledge of current ATM systems and future direction of the industry
Systems engineering management
The role will be a Hybrid position, 1-2 days a week onsite with additional visits to customer sites which are essential. Training will be provided where necessary on any Leidos proprietary tools and processes.
hackajob is partnering with Leidos to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.