Principal Systems Engineer

VerifyUs; Waltham Cross; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VerifyUs is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, testing, and delivery of complex engineering systems across the full lifecycle. You will collaborate with software, electronics, and mechanical teams to manage risks, produce specifications, and drive technical reviews.

The role focuses on delivering robust systems through verification and customer delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and communicating with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, or Product Development.
• Background in aerospace, defence, electronics, automotive, or other complex engineering environments.
• Knowledge of system testing, verification, and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems design, integration, verification, and testing activities.
• Support projects through the full engineering lifecycle.
• Work closely with software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Manage technical risks and contribute to project delivery.
• Produce technical reports, specifications, and documentation.
• Support design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Communicate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Product development

Aerospace/defence/electronics/automot

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and delivery of complex engineering systems. The role involves working across the full systems lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements through to verification, acceptance, and customer delivery.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams across software, electronics, and mechanical engineering, supporting system development, risk management, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead systems design, integration, verification, and testing activities.
• Support projects through the full engineering lifecycle.
• Work closely with software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Manage technical risks and contribute to project delivery.
• Produce technical reports, specifications, and documentation.
• Support design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Communicate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Key Skills

• Experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, or Product Development.
• Background in aerospace, defence, electronics, automotive, or other complex engineering environments.
• Knowledge of system testing, verification, and engineering processes.
• Understanding of electronics, communications protocols, or embedded systems is desirable