Lead Principal Systems Engineer - Defense Architect

Hunter Selection; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Principle Systems Engineer in Stevenage to take technical ownership of a brand new physical system. The role requires defining system requirements and architecture from first principles, not just implementing existing requirements.

The candidate will lead multidisciplinary design, integration and testing, drive verification and validation, and interact with customers and stakeholders while shaping engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience owning requirements, architecture and technical delivery.
• Experience within the defense industry.
• Strong systems engineering background in complex products or platforms.
• Proven integration, test and qualification experience.
• Ability to solve challenging multidisciplinary engineering problems.
• Experience leading suppliers, partners or subcontractors.
• Confident engaging customers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own system requirements, architecture and technical direction.
• Act as the senior technical authority for a complex engineering programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary design, integration and problem-solving activities.
• Direct and challenge suppliers, partners and specialist engineering teams.
• Drive verification, validation and product qualification.
• Engage customers and stakeholders while shaping systems engineering best practice.
• Travel across the UK and occasionally internationally to support customers, suppliers, trials and engineering partners.

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking a Principle Systems Engineer in Stevenage to take technical ownership of a brand new physical system. The role requires defining system requirements and architecture from first principles, not just implementing existing requirements.

The candidate will lead multidisciplinary design, integration and testing, drive verification and validation, and interact with customers and stakeholders while shaping engineering best practices.