Hybrid Principal – Senior Systems Engineer

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About the role

  • Principal/Senior Systems Engineer in UK addressing complex engineering projects. Collaborating with clients across military and civilian platforms, ensuring systems integration and compliance with engineering processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the application of systems engineering processes, such as ISO 15288:2023, across the full engineering lifecycle
  • Utilise MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. Sparx EA, Cameo) and apply modelling languages and architecture frameworks including UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, and MODAF
  • Conduct requirements engineering and ensure clear linkage to verification and validation activities
  • Select, tailor, and implement appropriate engineering lifecycles for projects
  • Integrate complex systems across a range of platforms, such as military and civilian platforms (including submarines, aircraft, ships, and vehicles), as well as advanced power and energy systems
  • Manage projects and teams within various development methodologies
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the MOD’s acquisition framework and apply Knowledge in Defence (KiD) appropriately
  • Build trusted relationships using strong interpersonal skills and effectively communicate complex subjects to non-engineers and senior stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified (Level 6 or above) in a relevant STEM subject or possess equivalent depth of experience in an engineering field
  • Professional recognition with an appropriate institution, such as CEng or CSEP
  • Experience in using MBSE approaches and tools (e.g., Sparx EA, Cameo)
  • Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks, including UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, and MODAF
  • Comprehensive knowledge of engineering lifecycles, including their selection, tailoring, and implementation
  • An understanding of the wider aspects of delivery, such as commercial, finance and planning
  • Experience integrating complex systems, such as military and civilian platforms (submarines, aircraft, ships, vehicles), civilian aircraft systems, and advanced power and energy systems
  • Ability to apply systems engineering processes (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) across the lifecycle
  • Proven track record in managing projects and teams across various development methods
  • Understanding of engineering within the MOD’s acquisition framework and Knowledge in Defence (KiD)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships
  • Ability to understand, simplify, and explain subject matter to non-engineers and senior stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Enjoy competitive salaries
  • Employee rewards
  • Brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Flexible holiday allowances

Job title

Principal – Senior Systems Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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