Principal Systems Engineer

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems engineering firm in England is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead a team in the development of software-based simulation systems for maritime applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Systems Engineering principles and experience in software integration. This role offers the opportunity to shape next-generation maritime simulations while working closely with engineering teams to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of Systems Engineering for software products.
• Expertise in Systems Engineering lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207).
• Strong requirements management background.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership to systems and software engineers.
• Develop software-based simulation systems across the engineering lifecycle.
• Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies.

Skills

Systems Engineering principles

Software integration lifecycle principles

Requirements management with IBM DOORS Next

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

CATIA Magic (Cameo)

JIRA

Job description

Our client is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer

What you'll be doing:

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority
• Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software‑based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle
• Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design
• Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next
• Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
• Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software‑based systems
• Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements

Your skills and experiences:

• Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software‑based products
• Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)
• Strong background in requirements management (eg, IBM DOORS Next – desirable)
• Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (eg JIRA)
• Background in software development and integration
• Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions

MIMESIS Product team:

You will join our clients Simulation and Training sector in Portsmouth, part of their Systems Maritime and Land Defence Solutions, working on their MIMESIS product.

MIMESIS provides a battlespace simulation of the maritime world; from terrain and seabed, to weather and underwater acoustics, accurately modelling the movement and behaviour of ships, submarines and other platforms, and digitally replicating their unique capabilities (sonars, radars, weapons). As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for our customers.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of approximately 30 systems and software engineers, working to shape the next generation of maritime simulation through the adoption of new user interface capabilities such as AR/XR and leveraging the capabilities of emerging technologies such as AI.