Principal Systems Engineer

Addition; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Performance bonus

Professional development

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Addition is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional systems engineering across full project lifecycles in a highly regulated defence environment. You will collaborate with software, hardware, safety and cyber teams to deliver integrated solutions and provide technical leadership on engineering work packages.

The role emphasizes requirements management, systems integration and verification, with hands-on use of MBSE tools such as DOORS and Enterprise Architect, and it offers

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering within a highly regulated defence/aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of requirements management, systems integration and verification.
• Experience with DOORS and Enterprise Architect (MBSE tools).
• Understanding of PLC/SCADA or operational technology is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities from requirements through to integration and acceptance.
• Produce and review technical documentation and support design reviews.
• Work closely with software, hardware, safety and cyber teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Manage technical input from suppliers and support risk, bid and estimation activities.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering work packages.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements mgmt

Systems integration

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Job description

We're working with a leading defence engineering organisation seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering complex, mission-critical programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to lead systems engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, working on innovative defence solutions within a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities from requirements through to integration and acceptance.
• Produce and review technical documentation and support design reviews.
• Work closely with software, hardware, safety and cyber teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Manage technical input from suppliers and support risk, bid and estimation activities.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering work packages.

About You

• Experience in systems engineering within a highly regulated industry i.e. defence/aerospace etc.
• Knowledge of requirements management, systems integration and verification.
• Experience with DOORS and Enterprise Architect (or similar MBSE tools).
• Understanding of PLC/SCADA or operational technology is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Performance bonus
• Professional development and career progression
• Excellent benefits package

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Citizens and eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.

If you're looking to work on complex engineering programmes that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.