Principal Systems Engineer

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-speed and conventional rail projects, ensuring the delivery of top-notch Systems Engineering services. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll lead a team that shapes the future of transportation infrastructure. The company prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and excellence, providing a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible working policy

Wellness Programme

Paid charity work days

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering on Large Railway projects.
• Professional Institute Membership (IET, INCOSE) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality Systems Engineering services to clients.
• Lead a team of Systems Engineers for various engineering tasks.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Engineering

Systems Integration

Human Factors

Configuration Management

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

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Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 8,250 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

We are now seeking to strengthen our Systems Engineering team in London to work across a number of High Speed and Conventional rail projects, by recruiting an experienced Principal Systems Engineer.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of experience within the Systems/Civil Engineering/Transportation/Infrastructure sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Principal Systems Engineer to further their career in a highly motivated and inspirational environment.

MAIN DUTIES

Principal Systems Engineer will be accountable for the delivering high quality Systems Engineering services to our clients, including:

Developing appropriate Systems Engineering processes for projects.

Leadership of a team of the Systems Engineers which will include:

• Requirements Engineering (RE).
• Integrated Systems Design (SD).
• Systems Analysis e.g., Functional, Physical, Performance.
• Systems Integration (SI).
• Design to Cost / Value Engineering (DtC).
• Configuration and Change Control Management (CM & CC).
• Verification and Validation (V&V).
• Specialist Systems Engineering discipline activities (e.g., Safety, Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, EMC, Human Factors, etc.)

Delivery of Systems Engineering Deliverables within time and budget.

Maintenance competence framework For Systems Engineering Resources

Establishing and maintaining good relationships all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company

Working collaboratively with Project teams and stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Professional Institute Membership (IET, INCOSE) would also be desirable but not essential

Experience of Systems Engineering on Large Railway projects including at least some of the following:

• Requirements and V&V
• Systems Integration
• Interface management
• Common Safety Method
• Human Factors

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: [e-mail] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Engineering

• Industries

  Design Services

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