Principal Systems Engineer (contract)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Combat Air sector offers a 12-month contract for a Principal Systems Engineer working on systems for Typhoon Defensive Aids. The position requires engagement with stakeholders, integration, verification, and validation expertise within the engineering lifecycle, focusing on defence technology.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Experience in systems modelling and analysis, as well as integration and validation.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with stakeholders and defining requirements for a new system.
• Conducting cost and functional performance trade-offs for solutions.
• Creating test plans and integration plans for verification and validation.

Skills

Systems Modelling and Analysis

Integration

Verification and Validation

Job description

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Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Systems Engineer

• 12 month min contract

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities)**

We have an opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team within the Combat Air line of business for a twelve-month contract as part of the team working on our systems for Typhoon.

This role will focus on supporting the development of systems for Typhoon Defensive Aids Systems.

A role within the team will provide exposure to EW products and subject-matter experts with expertise within domain, product, and technology fields.

What you will do - Principal Systems Engineer

• Engaging with stakeholders, defining requirements for a new system
• Conducting cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluation of proposed solutions
• Designing and integrating new functionality into an existing system
• Modelling a system to understand observed simulated performance
• Development of capability within limitations and constraints of the target hardware
• Creation of Test Plans and Requirements for Verification and Validation of sub-systems
• Creation of Integration Plans for unit integration into the full system
• Technical Discussions with suppliers and customers
• Document management to support design review activities

What we’re looking for - Principal Systems Engineer

Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, particularly in the following areas:

• Systems Modelling and Analysis
• Integration, Verification and Validation