Leidos

Chief Engineer – Deputy Design Authority

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Farnborough • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £75,800 - £99,800 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Working with the Maritime Design Authority, own all engineering decisions for the platform, ensuring technical coherence across the engineering disciplines;
  • Provide technical input to project governance boards, design reviews (including PDR, CDR, PRR and TRR reviews), and MoD assurance activities;
  • Coordinate engineering planning, scheduling, and risk management to support programme milestones.
  • Oversee integration of mechanical, electrical, structural, combat systems and platform systems into an assured, compliant design.
  • Support outfit, systems integration, harbour and sea trials, acceptance activities, operational trial and transition into service.
  • Ensure system designs are appropriately documented, overseeing troubleshooting steps to maintain clear and accurate records;
  • Ensure engineering activities align with relevant Mil-Stan, Def-Stan, IACS Codes, MCA and other relevant UK maritime regulations;
  • Oversee engineering change process including engineering configuration control and technical baselines throughout the project lifecycle;
  • Serve as a technical interface with the MoD, suppliers, and internal leadership;
  • Foster a high performance culture focused on accountability, support and empowerment.
  • Champion Leidos values of integrity, innovation, inclusion, agility, collaboration and commitment;
  • Collaborate closely with production, procurement, quality and project management teams;
  • Ensure adherence to the Leidos safety, environmental and quality standards during technical operations of the programme;
  • Establish and maintain the platform’s Safety Case, ensuring compliance with UK Defence Safety Authority (DSA) regulations.
  • Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety‑critical decision‑making.

Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent
  • Degree in Naval Architecture, Engineering or related discipline
  • Extensive experience leading engineering teams on complex maritime or defence programmes
  • Proven track record delivering platform‑level designs through concept, detailed design, build, and trials
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and major subcontractors
  • Experience of MoD acquisition programmes, Def‑Stans and maritime safety regulations
Benefits
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 33 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)
  • Flexi-Time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering planningrisk managementsystems integrationtroubleshootingengineering configuration controlhazard identificationrisk assessmentsplatform-level designproject lifecycle managementtechnical documentation
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationaccountabilityempowermentcommunicationhigh performance cultureinnovationinclusionagilitycommitment
Certifications
Chartered Engineer (CEng)degree in Naval Architecturedegree in Engineering