Principal Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established UK aerospace and defense firm is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves adapting advanced engineering techniques for underwater applications, ensuring designs meet the Royal Navy's requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, experience in complex systems, and the ability to navigate high hazard environments. With a focus on functional requirements and stakeholder engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic industry. Don't miss your chance to advance your career in this exciting role!

Benefits

Overtime

14% pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Engineering lifecycle and complex systems.
• Ability to obtain UK SC Clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Capture and agree functional requirements in accordance with company processes.
• Deliver coherent functional designs across mechanical systems and software.

Skills

Systems Engineering principles

Complex systems experience

Engineering lifecycle understanding

Stakeholder needs elicitation

High hazard industry exposure

Job description

Job Description

Role: Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Manchester – Mostly Remote - 2 days every 2 weeks on-site (with some travel)

Salary: £55,000 - £62,000

Our client, an established UK aerospace & defence firm, are seeking a number of Principal Systems Engineers to join their team. The role will involve adapting engineering techniques and cutting-edge systems that are usually applied within an aerospace field, into the underwater battlespace environment.

Some of the main duties of the Principal Systems Engineer will include:

• Capture and agree functional requirements in accordance with company and programme processes
• Deliver a coherent functional design for a functional area and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software
• Deliver design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Provide technical specialist input, review and support into projects beyond immediate scope
• Responsible for eliciting stakeholder needs and their translation into functional requirements to ensure that the design solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy

What experience you need to be the successful Principal Systems Engineer:

Essential:

• An understanding of the Engineering lifecycle
• Experience in complex systems
• Exposure to a high hazard/highly regulated industry
• Experience of applying Systems Engineering principles and requirements definition
• Ability to obtain UK SC Clearance - UK & Only

Desirable

• Knowledge of AVCS functionality, Dreadnought systems and an understanding of submarine operation

Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!