Principal System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defence firm seeks a Systems Architect to lead submarine systems architecture in a hybrid role based in Crawley. The position involves defining and maintaining system architectures, ensuring compliance, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in systems engineering and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, especially early concept/design.
• Track record of working on early-stage systems architecture.
• Experience in Defence, Nuclear, Telecoms or Automotive.

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.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle understanding

Architectural compliance

Mentoring

Resource estimation

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

INCOSE membership or equivalent

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:

1. Define and maintain logical, physical, and functional system architectures
2. Ensure architectural compliance with design, feasibility, and performance requirements
3. Provide expert input from design to commissioning
4. Mentor engineers and guide the development of architectural maturity
5. 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)

Additional Information:

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Client: Anson McCade

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 8

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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