Hybrid Lead Systems Engineer — Software/Maritime Simulation

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Portsmouth is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer specializing in software and simulation. This role involves providing technical leadership, applying systems engineering principles, and guiding a team in developing advanced simulation products. Candidates should have a strong background in requirements management and software integration lifecycle principles. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience applying Systems Engineering for software-based products.
• Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles.
• Strong background in requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers.
• Apply Systems Engineering principles to develop software-based Simulation Systems.
• Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications.

Skills

Systems Engineering for software-based products

Software integration lifecycle principles

Requirements management

Engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile)

Technical leadership

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

CATIA Magic (Cameo)

JIRA

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Portsmouth is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer specializing in software and simulation. This role involves providing technical leadership, applying systems engineering principles, and guiding a team in developing advanced simulation products. Candidates should have a strong background in requirements management and software integration lifecycle principles. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements available.