Principal Systems Engineer

Owen Daniels; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Owen Daniels seeks a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer in North Devon. The role covers the full engineering lifecycle, providing technical leadership and delivery support for complex programmes. It offers hybrid working with 2 days in the office and may include a relocation package for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities include lifecycle work, requirements development, MBSE application, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering teams. North Devon salary range £55,000–£80,000.

Qualifications

• MBSE or related methodologies experience.
• Strong Systems Engineering background.
• Experience across the engineering lifecycle.
• Previous technical leadership experience.
• Experience with DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering programmes.
• Develop and manage system requirements.
• Support requirements management using DOORS.
• Apply MBSE principles.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support system design, integration, verification and validation.
• Communicate technical information to stakeholders.

Skills

MBSE

Systems Engineering

Technical leadership

Engineering lifecycle

SC clearance

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Senior/Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE) £55,000-£80,000 North Devon 2 days a week

I'm currently recruiting for a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer opportunity with a highly established engineering business.

This is a senior technical position working across the full engineering lifecycle, with responsibility for systems engineering, technical leadership and supporting the development and delivery of complex engineering programmes.

The role offers a strong level of flexibility, with only 2 days per week required in the office. A relocation package may also be available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work across the full systems engineering lifecycle


• Provide technical leadership across engineering programmes


• Develop and manage system requirements


• Support requirements management using DOORS


• Apply MBSE / Model-Based Systems Engineering principles


• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams


• Support system design, integration, verification and validation


• Provide technical input into complex engineering projects


• Communicate technical information to internal and external stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Good knowledge or experience of MBSE


• Strong Systems Engineering background


• Experience working across the engineering lifecycle


• Previous technical leadership experience


• Experience with DOORS


• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent technical experience


• SC clearance or eligibility to obtain SC clearance

Package £55,000-£80,000, depending on experience

North Devon

Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Relocation package potentially available

Senior/Principal level opportunity