Principal System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK defense sector seeks a Systems Architect to lead the development of submarine systems architecture. In this role, you'll define complex systems, mentor engineering teams, and ensure compliance with performance requirements. The position offers a hybrid working model and is ideal for those with a strong background in systems engineering, especially in early-stage architecture.

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 (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

Architectural compliance

Mentoring

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!