Principal Systems Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead system design for advanced combat air programmes. This role involves managing architecture and requirements while supporting cross-functional activities. Ideal candidates should have advanced systems engineering expertise and experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering. Benefits include flexible working, paid overtime opportunities, and a competitive salary of up to £58,000, plus pension contributions. Candidates must be British citizens capable of obtaining SC clearance.

Benefits

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• British nationality required.
• SC clearable.
• Experience in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead system‑of‑systems concept and design activities.
• Define and manage key requirements and architecture.
• Influence decisions across multiple domains and teams.
• Support cross‑functional assessment and analysis activities.

Skills

Advanced systems engineering expertise

Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience

Stakeholder engagement at senior levels

Analytical systems thinking and problem‑solving

Team leadership and mentoring

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer

Shape and lead system design for advanced combat air programmes. Take ownership of architecture, requirements, and system integration while developing your career.

Who we are looking for

• British nationality required
• SC clearable
• Advanced systems engineering expertise

Salary and rewards

Up to £58,000 plus pension contributions up to 14% total.

What you will be doing

• Lead system‑of‑systems concept and design activities
• Define and manage key requirements and architecture
• Influence decisions across multiple domains and teams
• Support cross‑functional assessment and analysis activities

Your experience

• Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
• Stakeholder engagement at senior levels
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Analytical systems thinking and problem‑solving

Benefits and balance

• Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi leave up to 15 days
• Flexible working arrangements

Where you will be based

Stevenage, hybrid, 3 days on‑site.

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it. This is a permanent role.