Principal System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's defence sector seeks a Principal System Engineer to lead submarine systems architecture projects. This role involves defining system architectures and mentoring engineers, making it ideal for candidates with a strong background in systems engineering and relevant industry experience. Hybrid working is available, and opportunities for career advancement exist.

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.
• Provide expert input from design to commissioning.
• Mentor engineers and guide the development of architectural maturity.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

Architecture definition

Mentoring

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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Principal System Engineer, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Anson McCade

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 8

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

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!