Defence Systems Engineering Lead — Principal

Clearly Jobs Ltd.; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearly Jobs Ltd. is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Systems discipline across multi-discipline teams, driving a consistent engineering approach and stakeholder satisfaction.

You will define requirements, support delivery, and demonstrate customer-focused compliance on global projects. Based onsite in Maidenhead, you will shape and deliver artefacts, reviews, and direction across hardware, software, and firmware development with a strong emphasis on embedded environments and

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or relevant field.
• Proven expertise in Systems Engineering with ISO/IEEE/IEC standards and the V lifecycle.
• Strong documentation skills with DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect, and SysML.
• Experience in hardware, software, or firmware development, particularly embedded environments.
• Leadership experience managing and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Systems discipline as a senior leader, overseeing complex work packages and ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering Project Leads to meet project obligations within budget and schedule.
• Develop and deliver high-quality Systems Engineering artefacts across the product lifecycle.
• Provide technical direction and influence across multiple projects, ensuring optimal solutions and designs.
• Lead internal and external design reviews, presenting to senior management and customers.
• Manage external suppliers and customers, ensuring compliance with agreed processes and objectives.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Technical documentation

Embedded development

Standards knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

UML

Enterprise Architect

SysML

Job description

Clearly Jobs Ltd. is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Systems discipline across multi-discipline teams, driving a consistent engineering approach and stakeholder satisfaction.

You will define requirements, support delivery, and demonstrate customer-focused compliance on global projects. Based onsite in Maidenhead, you will shape and deliver artefacts, reviews, and direction across hardware, software, and firmware development with a strong emphasis on embedded environments and