Principal Systems Engineer

Platform Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based technology company is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Cheshunt. This role involves engaging in the complete systems engineering lifecycle for groundbreaking radar solutions. Candidates should have experience in systems design, integration, and testing, along with a strong understanding of radar systems. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of radar principles and components.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in system development for naval platforms.

Responsibilities

• Engage across the entire systems engineering lifecycle.
• Work on internal and external systems projects.
• Contribute to the development of advanced radar technology.

Skills

Systems design

Integration

Testing

Understanding of radar systems

Prototyping

Developing communication protocols

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Communication protocols (RS485, RS232, TCP/IP, CANBus)

Job description

Overview

Principal Systems Engineer – Cheshunt

The Principal Systems Engineer position is part of the Systems Engineering team within a leading UK-based technology company specializing in advanced radar solutions. This role involves working on both internally and externally funded systems projects that utilize cutting-edge solid-state radar technology.

The successful candidate will engage across the entire systems engineering lifecycle, from initial concept development through to system delivery and final acceptance.

Key Experience

• Ideally educated to degree level in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline; however, equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proven track record in systems design, integration, and testing, particularly in multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong understanding of the full systems and product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Broad awareness of multiple engineering domains, including software, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

Key Requirements

• Solid understanding of radar and radio systems, including their principles, components, and operational applications
• Extensive experience across the full product lifecycle, including concept generation, prototyping, development, production, and in-service support.
• Broad knowledge of working with test facilities and conducting verification activities in accordance with external standards such as MIL-STD, Def Stan, and IEC.
• Hands-on experience in developing and integrating systems that utilize various communication protocols (e.g., RS485, RS232, TCP/IP, CANBus).
• Background in product development tailored for deployment on naval platforms.

Join a forward-thinking engineering team at the forefront of cutting-edge radar and sensing technology. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects across the full systems lifecycle, with exposure to advanced defence platforms and real-world applications. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in multidisciplinary environments, we want to hear from you.