Principal Systems Engineer

7 Days Old

Principal Systems Engineer – Defence. Requires SC Clearance to start and DV eligibility. Location - Berkshire 5 days per week. Salary – Competitive DoE.
We’re supporting a leading organisation operating at the forefront of defence and secure systems engineering, looking to appoint an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to take a key leadership role across complex, high-impact programmes.
This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical systems in a security-sensitive environment, providing technical leadership across the full systems lifecycle while guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The Role • Lead the development, integration and delivery of complex systems across the full lifecycle • Provide technical oversight and assurance, ensuring solutions meet stakeholder, safety and security requirements • Manage and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams • Own and review requirements, architecture and technical documentation • Ensure compliance with relevant industry and engineering standards
Essential Skills & Experience • Extensive experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle • Strong working knowledge of requirements management and modelling tools (e.g. DOORS, UML, SysML, Enterprise Architect) • Proven ability to produce and review high-quality technical documentation • Demonstrable leadership and team management experience • Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 15288, IEEE and IEC
Desirable • INCOSE certification (ASEP / CSEP) • Background in defence, aerospace or other safety- or security-critical sectors • Knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including NCSC requirements
Education & Background • Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline • Significant industry experience delivering complex systems, ideally within secure environments
Additional Requirements • Eligibility for DV security clearance • Willingness to travel within the UK • Full UK driving licence
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Location:
Maidenhead
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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