Principal System Engineer

Are you an innovative Systems Engineer who thrives in a dynamic working environment? We’re supporting a leading defence technology organisation that is expanding its programme portfolio and investing in Systems Engineering capability.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex, high-integrity systems, working across the full engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive systems design, integration, and delivery
• Develop and manage requirements, architectures, and V&V activities
• Apply Systems Engineering best practice aligned to the V-model / ISO standards
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (software, hardware, firmware)
• Provide technical leadership and direction (Principal level)

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience across the Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Background in complex or regulated environments (defence, aerospace, etc.)
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, SysML, UML
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and lead reviews

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the work, this role is full-time onsite
• Flexibility available around working arrangements
• Must be eligible for SC/DV clearance

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact, mission-critical programmes
• Opportunity to influence complex system delivery
• Clear pathway into technical leadership roles

📩 Apply for a confidential discussion to learn more