Principal Systems Engineer

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join a leading client in developing zero-emission vessels. Responsibilities include championing systems engineering processes, managing Systems Models, and collaborating on architectural designs. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in engineering and over 5 years in Systems or Control Engineering, with expertise in electrification technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems or Control Engineering, ideally in electrification.
• Deep technical expertise in Lithium-Ion Batteries and EV Charging Systems.
• Familiarity with INCOSE or ASPICE frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Champion systems engineering processes across the organization.
• Manage Systems Models ensuring consistency across projects.
• Collaborate to deliver architectural designs for Energy Solution products.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder management

Technical expertise in electrification systems

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc or BEng in relevant engineering field

Job description

We're working with a leading client in the development of high-speed, zero-emission vessels and propulsion systems, and they're now looking to welcome a Principal Systems Engineer to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in Systems Engineering to play a key role in ensuring new products meet rigorous performance, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Champion the development and maintenance of core systems engineering processes and capabilities across the organisation.
• Manage and engage with Systems Models, ensuring consistent generation, control, and linkage of systems artifacts across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with technical experts to deliver architectural designs for Energy Solution products that meet complex stakeholder needs.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies where beneficial to the business.
• Create and maintain traceable systems documentation, including User, Product, and System Requirements Specifications.
• Lead and coordinate system requirement analysis activities such as Use Case analysis, functional analysis, and safety and robustness evaluations.

Qualifications

• A BSc or BEng in a relevant engineering field (e.g. Electrical, Electronic, Control, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering).
• 5+ years of experience in Systems or Control Engineering, ideally within electrification or e-mobility technologies.
• Deep technical expertise in electrification systems, especially Lithium-Ion Batteries, Battery Management Systems, and EV Charging Systems.
• Familiarity with structured development frameworks like INCOSE or ASPICE.
• Experience applying Functional Safety and/or Cybersecurity principles.
• Strong report writing skills with a clear, concise, and organised approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships both internally and externally.

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