Principal Systems Engineer

Pertemps Bond; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to oversee a team in semiconductor manufacturing equipment projects. This role entails managing projects from concept to customer commissioning, ensuring adherence to specifications and budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, leadership abilities, and a strong focus on delivering results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering within regulated industries.
• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards it is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead, recruit, and develop systems engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee systems engineering activities across a range of projects.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support validation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project Management

Tools

Sparx

Jama

IBM DOORS

Job description

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PertempsBristol Industrialare currently hiring for aPrincipal Systems Engineer for one of our clients based in Clevedon, BS21.

As a Systems Engineer, you will oversee and inspire a team of Systems Engineers and Verification & Test Engineers, responsible for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

You will manage projects from concept through to customer commissioning and field trials, ensuring on-time delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with specifications. By implementing systems engineering best practices, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee systems engineering activities across a range of projects.
• Develop and implement strategies aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 and INCOSE standards.
• Champion the adoption of best-practice systems engineering processes to enhance project delivery and performance.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and systems engineering teams effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support validation and verification plans.
• Provide mentorship and expert guidance to engineers, fostering their growth and development.
• Monitor team progress, ensuring milestones are met and projects are completed on schedule.
• Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team environment and develop future systems engineering talent.

Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering within regulated, compliance-driven industries.
• Proven ability to lead, recruit, and develop systems engineering teams.
• Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., Sparx, Jama, IBM DOORS).
• Strong project and budget management capabilities with a focus on delivering results.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and semiconductor manufacturing processes is beneficial.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards it is highly desirable.

Additional Information:

• You will be part of an innovative team working on both large-scale and smaller projects, with the expectation for team growth.
• Occasional travel, both nationally and internationally, may be required.

If you are interested or would like further information, please call the office on 0117 929 4422 and speak to Abigail Attwood or James Guyatt