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Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (Technical Lead) \n\nLocation: Portsmouth\n\nDay Rate: £DOE Inside IR35\n\nTerm: 6 Months\n\nSecurity Clearance: SC to start\n\nKey Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements, Technical Leadership, Engineering Team Leadership, Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V), DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), HLA (High Level Architecture), DDS (Data Distribution Service), Virtual Machines (VMware / Hyper-V), Shared Computing Environments. Servers & Hosting Platforms\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer (Technical Lead) to lead the delivery of Synthetic Test Environment and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) capabilities in support of the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Services (NCSISS) contract.\n\nAbout Us:\n\nIn this senior technical leadership role, you will shape and implement the future strategy for the STEATS offering, ensuring it remains aligned with evolving customer needs. You will lead a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, providing both hands-on technical expertise and strategic direction, while working closely with customers and stakeholders.\n\nThis role combines technical leadership, systems engineering, and simulation and analysis tool development, enabling combat systems engineers to operate effectively within complex naval environments.\n\nThe Role:\n\nSo, what will you be doing as a Principal Systems Engineer?\n\nShape and guide the future strategy and technical direction of the STEATS offering\nLead and manage a multi-disciplinary team of systems engineers\nProvide technical leadership and input to Technical Delivery Plans\nDeliver technical management of delegated projects, ensuring quality and schedule adherence\nAct as the primary technical point of contact for customers and key stakeholders\nContribute hands-on technical expertise to simulations, synthetic environments, and analysis toolsWhat are we looking for in our next Principal Systems Engineer?\n\nStrong background in Systems Engineering, with experience in Networks and IT\nKnowledge of computer network architectures and protocols, including:\nClient/server architectures\nTCP/IP, UDP, NTP\nNetwork analysis tools such as Wireshark\nUnderstanding of Technical Assurance processes\nPrevious maritime or naval domain experience is desirable\nDegree-level qualification in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline, with relevant post-degree experience (or equivalent)\nFull professional membership of a relevant professional body or equivalent accreditationMy client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Principal Systems Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!\n\n***PLEASE NOTE***\n\nSecurity Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy\n\nServices advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.\n We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.

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