Principal Systems Engineer

Copello; High Wycombe; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Copello is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive a next-generation product from early research through delivery. You will lead subject matter experts, shape the technical solution, and ensure milestones are met.

The role involves mentoring engineers, coordinating with sales, and managing architecture across radar/surveillance domains. The position requires an engineering degree, at least five years of technical development experience, and a proven leadership track record.

Formación

• Degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of technical development experience.
• Proven leadership of a technical team.
• Background in systems engineering or systems integration on radar/surveillance or similar complex products.
• Strong written and oral communication with customers and end users.

Responsabilidades

• Lead subject matter experts to define product vision and technical solution.
• Research and de-risk key technology areas with an eye on future architecture.
• Build plans, team structure, estimates, schedules and risk registers for new product.
• Collaborate with sales to shape business case and product roadmap.
• Guide multidisciplinary development through to launch and delivery.
• Identify and document intellectual property.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop senior ones.
• Track delivery against plan, milestones and unit cost targets.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Systems engineering

Communication

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Copello is recruiting on behalf of an engineering business working across defence and aerospace, where you would take a next-generation product from early research through to delivery. Along the way you would lead a group of subject matter experts.

What you'd be doing

• Leading subject matter experts in defining the product vision and the technical solution.
• Researching and de-risking the key technology areas, with a clear view of the future architecture.
• Building the plan, team structure, estimates, schedule and risk register for the new product.
• Working with sales and business development to build the business case and shape the product roadmap.
• Guiding multidisciplinary development through to launch and delivery.
• Identifying and documenting the company's intellectual property.
• Mentoring junior engineers and developing senior ones.
• Tracking delivery against plan, milestones and unit cost targets.

What you'll need

• An engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least five years of technical development experience.
• Demonstrable experience of leading a technical team.
• A background in systems engineering or systems integration on radar, surveillance or similar complex products.
• Confidence communicating in writing and in person with customers and end users.

Please note you must be eligible for SC clearance