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Lead Engineer - Defence, SC Cleared

United Kingdom, Bristol · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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SC Cleared Lead Engineer required to support the Chief Engineer in establishing standards and governance for the programme. This exciting job will given the opportunity to provide engineering leadership and oversight across engineering disciplines being delivered by another supplier. You will work closely with the programme integration office Chief Architect and Engineer to support the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio and the programme. Support and lead the design, integration, and testing of the programme's solution ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

Job Responsibility

  • Ensure all engineering designs meet operational, technical, and regulatory requirements
  • Act as the working level technical interface between the supplier and internal Defence Digital and Army teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners
  • Support the development of the software factory roadmap and development requirements for current and future contracts, and integration into other DD Service Executive capabilities
  • Collaborate with different stakeholder groups across Defence Digital and the Army, architects, project managers, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of the solution
  • Provide Governance by ensuring all engineering activities comply with programme and Defence engineering standards, including safety, security, and quality requirements
  • Oversee the documentation of engineering processes, designs, and outcomes for audit and review purposes
  • Manage Risk by identifying and mitigating engineering risks, ensuring the resilience and reliability of deployed systems
  • Ensure robust contingency plans are in place for technology solution
  • Support the development of current and future requirements for the capability through existing and future contracts
  • Support the production of outline and full business cases through contribution and architectural artefacts
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes
  • Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the supplier engineering teams

Requirements

  • Experienced in lead engineer roles within Defence, Aerospace, or similarly complex environments
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure environments
  • Familiarity with defence-specific standards and frameworks, such as DEF STAN, MIL-STD, or NATO standards would be ideal

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