Principal System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's defence sector is seeking a Principal System Engineer to lead the definition of submarine systems architecture. This role offers the opportunity to mentor engineers and ensure compliance with key design requirements, alongside working in a hybrid model. If you have a strong systems engineering background, particularly in defence or engineering sectors, this could be your next significant career move.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, especially early concept/design.
• INCOSE membership or equivalent industry recognition desired.

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

Mentoring

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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Principal System Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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!