Principal System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking an experienced Systems Architect to define cutting-edge submarine systems architecture. This hybrid role involves mentoring engineers, ensuring compliance with design standards, and supporting proposals. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and a background in Defense, Nuclear, Telecoms or Automotive industries.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.
• Experience in early concept/design phases.
• Track record in systems architecture.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

Architectural compliance

Mentoring

Education

STEM degree

Experience in Defence, Nuclear, Telecoms or Automotive

INCOSE membership or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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!