Principal Systems Engineer/Lead

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the Systems discipline and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects. This role involves applying technical expertise to develop innovative solutions, managing a team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet project requirements. With a focus on continuous improvement and mentoring, you will play a key role in enhancing engineering practices and driving project success. The company offers a flexible benefits package and a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering and systems thinking.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Cover

25 days’ holiday (+5 optional)

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Flexible hours with early Friday finish

Cycle scheme

Will writing

Monthly Security Clearance Allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics required.
• Experience with Systems Engineering and lifecycle processes essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems discipline ensuring timely delivery of work packages.
• Develop technical solutions for complex engineering problems.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Documentation

Team Leadership

Requirements Development

Embedded Systems Development

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Tools

DOORS

UML

Enterprise Architect

SysML

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Description

Ultra Engineering manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies to meet customer needs in demanding environments.

The Project/Systems Engineering function provides expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring requirements are met, and improving engineering practices. It handles system requirements, architecture, design, and integration, focusing on cost-effective and manufacturable solutions, supporting the product/service lifecycle.

This role requires applying technical knowledge, making independent judgments, and mentoring others. It often acts as a senior or referral point, acting independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Systems discipline, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of work packages.
• Support the Engineering Project Lead in delivering project obligations.
• Develop technical solutions for complex engineering problems, following Systems Engineering processes.
• Create Systems Engineering artifacts across the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to design, development, and delivery of engineering artifacts.
• Provide technical direction and influence architecture, design, and implementation choices.
• Collaborate with architects to ensure design consistency and reusability.
• Present at design reviews and manage project aspects to balance requirements, schedule, and cost.
• Manage customer and supplier relationships to ensure compliance and achievement of objectives.
• Review technical proposals and provide effort, cost, and risk estimates.
• Work with other disciplines to optimize project costs and margins.
• Estimate effort for systems activities and adhere to schedules.
• Review and approve technical documents and lead technical reviews.
• Explain complex concepts clearly to less technical audiences.
• Ensure information security compliance.
• Support improvements and growth within the Systems discipline.
• Participate in recruitment, early careers development, and STEM engagement.
• Lead initiatives to promote a systems approach and practices.
• Develop expertise in specific technical areas and act as a subject matter expert.
• Lead and coach team members, supporting their development and continuous improvement.

Role requirements:

• Essential: Hold or obtain SC security clearance.
• Desirable: Willing to obtain and maintain DV security clearance.

Qualifications / skills:

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience with Systems Engineering, V-Model, and lifecycle processes.
• Proven ability to develop requirements and compliant system designs.
• Technical and leadership experience managing a team of systems engineers.
• Experience in technical documentation and reviews.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering practices, methodologies, and trends.
• Experience with tools like DOORS, UML, SEBoK, Enterprise Architect, SysML.
• Hands-on experience in hardware, software, or firmware development, especially embedded systems.

Desirable:

• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP recognition.
• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert and developing new expertise areas.

Notice

Due to program requirements, candidates may need to obtain security clearance or handle export-controlled material.

Our Benefits

We offer flexible benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days’ holiday (+5 optional)
• Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance
• Flexible hours with early Friday finish
• Additional benefits (cycle scheme, will writing, etc.)
• Monthly Security Clearance Allowance (if applicable)

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