Principal Systems Engineer - Defence

Meritus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead critical UK Defence and Intelligence programmes. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to drive the Systems Engineering process, ensuring timely delivery and budget management. With a focus on professional development and flexible working arrangements, this position allows you to impact the future of defence systems. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape the development of essential systems supporting major UK defence assets. If you are passionate about engineering and leadership, this role is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

Flexible Benefits Package

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Incentive Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Systems Engineering models and techniques.
• Exceptional people and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive Systems Engineering processes on programmes.
• Lead integration of other engineering disciplines.
• Deliver key milestone design reviews successfully.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP72000 per annum

MERITUS Talent are working with one of the world's leading defence contractors for the recruitment of a security cleared Principal Systems Engineer to join their offices Surrey/London

Principal Systems Engineer – Permanent – Up to £72,000 – Surrey/London – SC Cleared – UK Citizen

A key member of the Systems Engineering Team, this role will lead and take ownership of various aspects of large and strategically important UK Defence, Cyber and Intelligence Programmes.

The role provides customers with timely delivery, within budget and drives the ongoing development and growth of Systems Engineering. Opportunity to impact and shape the development of existing and future systems that support major UK defence assets.

Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.

Flexible Benefits Package – choose which benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.

Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognized through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel.

Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive SE process on programmes
• Successfully deliver key milestone design reviews
• Lead integration of other engineering disciplines
• Technical management of suppliers

Your Experience:

• Proven experience, with Extensive Systems Engineering models and techniques knowledge
• Degree qualified in relevant engineering subject
• Exceptional people and communication skills
• Aptitude for people leadership and team management