Principal System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the definition of submarine systems architecture. The position involves maintaining compliance with design requirements, mentoring engineers, and contributing to bids. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and hold a relevant STEM degree.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, especially early concept/design.
• Track record of working on early-stage systems architecture.
• INCOSE membership or equivalent industry recognition is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain logical, physical, and functional system architectures.
• Ensure architectural compliance with design, feasibility, and performance requirements.
• Mentor engineers and guide the development of architectural maturity.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

Defence expertise

Architectural maturity

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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Location: Coventry – Hybrid working available

Lead the definition of cutting-edge submarine systems architecture in one of the UK’s most important defence programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and maintain logical, physical, and functional system architectures

• Ensure architectural compliance with design, feasibility, and performance requirements

• Provide expert input from design to commissioning

• Mentor engineers and guide the development of architectural maturity

• Support bids and proposals through scope and resource estimation

Your Skills and Experience:

• Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, especially early concept/design

• STEM degree or experience in Defence, Nuclear, Telecoms or Automotive

• Track record of working on early-stage systems architecture

• INCOSE membership or equivalent industry recognition (desirable)

For more information, reach out at 02895213213, or simply apply!