Principal Systems Engineer

SYSTRA; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transport infrastructure is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves delivering high-quality Systems Engineering services, leading a team, and developing processes for projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and relevant engineering qualifications, contributing to innovative transport solutions that enhance mobility and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Wellness Programme

Paid days for charity work

Qualifications

• Accountable for delivering high quality Systems Engineering services.
• Leadership of a team of Systems Engineers.
• Developing Systems Engineering processes for projects.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Systems Engineering Deliverables within time and budget.
• Maintaining competence framework for Systems Engineering resources.
• Establishing good relationships with external parties.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Awareness

Systems Engineering

Education

Professional Engineering Registration (CEng, IEng)

Systems Integration/Engineering Qualifications (ASEP, CSEP, CPRE)

Tools

DOORS Requirements Management

Job description

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 10,300 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.

Context

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join our growing Systems Engineering team. This position will suit a committed and ambitious engineer who can demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team.

Missions/Main Duties

As a Principal Systems Engineer you 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 Modelling.
  • Systems Integration (SI).
  • Product Integration.
  • 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.
• Maintaining 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

Profile/Skills

• Good working knowledge of typical systems integration/engineering tools, such as the DOORS Requirements Management system.
• Professional engineering registration (CEng, IEng)
• Hold domain recognised systems integration/engineering qualifications such as ASEP, CSEP, CPRE or specialist qualifications e.g. in safety critical systems engineering.

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 – you could still be just what we are looking for.

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.