Sub-System Lead Engineer

Omega Resource Group
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
14 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Job Title: Sub-System Lead Engineer

Job Type: Onsite

Work Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Industry: Space

Job Location: Surrey

Salary: Negotiable DoE

Job Profile – Sub-System Lead Engineer

Our client is the world leader in the development of complex systems utilised in mission critical environments. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an advanced manufacturing environment where pioneering new technologies to the highest possible standard is paramount.

Job Role – Sub-System Lead Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Sub-System Lead Engineer shall be responsible for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of Sub-Systems into the mission, including but not limited to on board computer, data recorders, payload interface units and associated test hardware.

Duties – Sub-System Lead Engineer

• Evaluation of mission requirements, derive subsystem requirements, and generate verification plans

• Define sub-system architecture and interfaces to other sub-systems with internal/external products including trade-offs.

• Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the defined/delegated package of work which includes, Technical Solution, Budget and Schedule via interaction with other product owners

• Work closely in a core project team, providing technical support to project managers, suppliers, and customers with regular interactions/reporting.

• Interaction with other product owners to delivery for the products to Project.

• Interaction with internal/external customers and presentations at peer reviews and/or project milestone reviews

• Generation of appropriate technical documentation (including design, development and verification plans, interfaces, build instructions assembly & test procedures, reports and technical descriptions etc.) and/or project level documentation

Experience/Qualifications – Sub-System Lead Engineer

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (electrical, electronic etc.)

• Experience of FPGA design using VHDL.

• Experience of hands-on digital board level design, manufacturing experience, and fault-finding during tests

• Experience on presentation and discussion of technical material to/with a technical audience is essential

• Knowledge of FPGAs.

• Knowledge of Digital Design Software and Simulation tools

• Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment.

Candidates who are currently an Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Systems Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Analysis Engineer, Lead Engineer, Development Engineer and Systems Design Engineer could be suitable for this role.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed).

For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process

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