Lead Systems EngineerBasildon 8-Month Contract Paying up to £72p/h (Outside IR35)About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to support a major engineering programme, working closely with the Project Chief Engineer to ensure the technical integrity of the full system and its subsystems. You will lead architecture development, integration activities, and supplier engagement throughout the project lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture team to develop and document the architecture thought the project lifecycle.Lead the integration activity of sub-systemsLead the engagement with technical suppliersInfluence all levels of requirements to enable design and development decisions and trade-offs to be made.Provide direction, control, evaluation, and recommendations relating to technical risks and opportunities.Support test planning and requirements verification to achieve certification and delivery for the overall system.Working with and influencing key project stakeholders, including customer and end users.Actively support knowledge sharing and exploitation of best practice.Contribute to the successful achievement of engineering milestones as an integrated part of the Prime team.Support and advise sub-system design teams through their design reviews.Travel within the UK and abroad to meet with our customers and industry partners.Required ExperienceA degree (or equivalent experience) in a STEM subject and strong numerical, analytical, and ..... full job details .....