Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have a brand new and exciting opportunity for a Software Systems Manager to lead a team of Systems Engineers to deliver safety critical software systems on medical device

The role

As Software Systems Manager, you will manage a multidisciplinary team covering Requirements Engineering, System Validation, Risk Management, Simulation, and System Design.

Key duties:

• Overseeing the development of system architectures, models, simulations, specifications, and design documentation. Ensuring traceability and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Leading and managing software systems development activities within multiple projects.
• Driving a culture that values technical excellence, teamwork, and delivery.
• Line management responsibility for a team of engineers
• Owning the planning and execution of systems engineering activities across projects.
• Forecasting and managing team capacity, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Collaborating with Project Managers and Technical Leads to aligning priorities and timelines.
• Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of system and software requirements.
• Defining and implementing robust validation strategies.
• Leading the creation and maintenance of digital twin models to support system design.
• Leading risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning in accordance with relevant standards.
• Acting as a key interface between engineering, product management, quality, and regulatory teams.

What are we looking for?

As Software Systems Manager, you will have the following

Key skills

• System Engineering or Software Engineering or equivalent related degree
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971).
• Strong understanding of the use and deployment of MBSE
• Proven experience in systems engineering leadership within complex, regulated environments (e.g. medical devices, aerospace, automotive).
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for system modelling, simulation, and analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development and use of Digital Twin technologies to support system design, virtual testing, and prototyping.
• Curious, eager to learn with a growth mindset.

What can we offer you?

As Software Systems Manager you will receive the following

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
• On demand pay
• Pension
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for this exciting Software Systems Manager opportunity, then please apply now!