Principal Combat Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Combat Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in Portsmouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex engineering projects within a multinational firm. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders, lead technical design efforts, and ensure the integration of Combat Systems within advanced warship designs. With a hybrid work model and a focus on professional development, this position promises not only career progression but also a chance to make a significant impact in the field. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to advance your engineering career!

Benefits

Overtime

Up to 14% pension

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Free shares

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Combat Systems with a relevant engineering degree.
• Experience managing technical teams and acting as a Combat Systems SME.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met.
• Lead technical design for Combat System integration and requirements.

Skills

Combat Systems Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Systems Engineering Lifecycle

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineering (CEng)

Job description

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Principal Combat Systems Engineer, Portsmouth

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Client:

Gold Group Ltd

Location:

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Combat Systems Engineer

Location: Portsmouth – Hybrid - 2-3 days at home per week

Role Type: Permanent

Our client, an established multinational engineering firm, require an experienced Principal Combat Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

This unique and specialist team provides the expertise to physically integrate the Combat Systems sub-system equipment, working within a complex engineering to order warship design programme.

What the role of the Principal Combat Systems Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Principal Combat Systems Engineer will include:

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied appropriately, proactively solving problems and issues when they arise
• Liaising with other Combat System technical design leads, and the Technical Authority (TA) to ensure coherency across the Combat System and the incorporation of whole ship and sub-system requirements
• Customer facing role which will require competency within the Combat Systems domain, acting as the SME in area of responsibility
• Support design change and design improvement from existing platform baselines to ensure the design intent of the platform is maintained
• Technical design lead for the definition of Combat System design rules and management of all deviations for the CS Team
• Technical design lead in support of physical integration undertaking technical work activities within a systems engineering context
• Technical design lead in providing support to the platform and detail design teams for defining the requirements for Combat System equipment in non-Combat System compartments

What experience you need to be the successful Principal Combat Systems Engineer:

• A relevant degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, with a demonstration of suitable experience/competency in Combat Systems
• Member of a professional organisation and holds Chartered Engineering (CEng) status (or working towards)
• Previous experience of managing a technical team and can provide coaching and mentoring to others within the Combat Systems team to support their development
• Has acted as a Combat Systems SME within a complex programme
• Understanding of System Engineering design Lifecycle within an Engineering to Order (ETO) programme
• Experience in fast-paced environment using SME knowledge to solve integration challenges to keep the project on track.

Benefits: Overtime, up to 14% pension, 25 days holiday, private healthcare, free shares and more!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Combat Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!