Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination - 3344-1
CV-LibraryBristolcontractPosted: 15 April 2026
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Initial 6-month contract
3 days onsite per week in Stsvenage, Bristol or Bolton (rest remote)
£80ph, UMB, inside IR35
SC to start - SC must be in place prior to starting this contract. Those with live clearance will be priortised due to urgency of the position.
UKEO - This role is only open to sole British nationals due to nature of the programme.
Our client, operating in the Defence and Security sector, is actively seeking a Head of FCAS Systems Design Coordination to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract. This role can be based in either Bristol, Bolton, or Stevenage, with a requirement to be onsite for three days per week. This is a senior-level position within a major programme aimed at designing and delivering a Future Combat Air System for the RAF, in collaboration with international partners, Italy and Japan.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting as the Senior Engineering Manager for the System Products & Technologies Task Group, including:
Supporting recruitment efforts
Assisting with the development plans for team members
Managing team mobility
Leading the Systems Design Coordination & Transversals Team (SDCaT Team), responsible for:
Line management within SDCaT
Ownership of assigned activities
Managing various key areas such as Human Factors, Through Life Services, Safety, and Product Security
Overseeing weapon integration efforts
Managing programme-wide engineering governance, including:
Ownership of project gates and design reviews
Maintaining the Engineering Management Plan and Systems Engineering Management Plan
Managing relationships with key stakeholders including BAE, MOD, and internal teams
Handling bid and long-term planning for SDCaT
Providing technical review of outputs from the System Products & Technologies Task Group (SPaT)
Job Requirements:
Proven ability to form and maintain strong relationships within the sector and with external partners
Strong leadership skills to develop individual roles within the project and ensure the right opportunities
Thorough understanding of multiple stakeholder needs and aligning these within a business context to aid decision making
Ability to influence and drive the narrative towards achieving key objectives
Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and communication skills
Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, and Systems Engineering
Background as a Chief Engineer or similar senior engineering role
If you have the necessary expertise and experience for this challenging role within a cutting-edge Defence and Aerospace programme, we encourage you to apply now for this fantastic opportunity to join the FCAS Programme
Initial 6-month contract
3 days onsite per week in Stsvenage, Bristol or Bolton (rest remote)
£80ph, UMB, inside IR35
SC to start - SC must be in place prior to starting this contract. Those with live clearance will be priortised due to urgency of the position.
UKEO - This role is only open to sole British nationals due to nature of the programme.
Our client, operating in the Defence and Security sector, is actively seeking a Head of FCAS Systems Design Coordination to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract. This role can be based in either Bristol, Bolton, or Stevenage, with a requirement to be onsite for three days per week. This is a senior-level position within a major programme aimed at designing and delivering a Future Combat Air System for the RAF, in collaboration with international partners, Italy and Japan.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting as the Senior Engineering Manager for the System Products & Technologies Task Group, including:
Supporting recruitment efforts
Assisting with the development plans for team members
Managing team mobility
Leading the Systems Design Coordination & Transversals Team (SDCaT Team), responsible for:
Line management within SDCaT
Ownership of assigned activities
Managing various key areas such as Human Factors, Through Life Services, Safety, and Product Security
Overseeing weapon integration efforts
Managing programme-wide engineering governance, including:
Ownership of project gates and design reviews
Maintaining the Engineering Management Plan and Systems Engineering Management Plan
Managing relationships with key stakeholders including BAE, MOD, and internal teams
Handling bid and long-term planning for SDCaT
Providing technical review of outputs from the System Products & Technologies Task Group (SPaT)
Job Requirements:
Proven ability to form and maintain strong relationships within the sector and with external partners
Strong leadership skills to develop individual roles within the project and ensure the right opportunities
Thorough understanding of multiple stakeholder needs and aligning these within a business context to aid decision making
Ability to influence and drive the narrative towards achieving key objectives
Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and communication skills
Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, and Systems Engineering
Background as a Chief Engineer or similar senior engineering role
If you have the necessary expertise and experience for this challenging role within a cutting-edge Defence and Aerospace programme, we encourage you to apply now for this fantastic opportunity to join the FCAS Programme