Principal Systems Engineer Software/Simulation

Manpower UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational Aerospace & Defence organisation is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth. This role involves technical leadership in the design and development of simulation systems, with responsibilities across the engineering lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have experience in systems engineering principles and software integration. The position offers a competitive salary plus a bonus, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of Systems Engineering for software-based products.
• Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207).
• Strong background in requirements management.
• Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile).
• Background in software development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers.
• Develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Design Simulation Systems equipment and network.
• Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications.
• Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies.

Skills

Systems Engineering application

Systems Engineering principles

Requirements management

Engineering lifecycle models

Technical leadership

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

CATIA Magic (Cameo)

JIRA

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer(Software/Simulation) Portsmouth-Broad Oak Competitive Salary + 10-20% Bonus

My client a multinational Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join their team working on a hybrid basis.

You will join the clients Simulation and Training sector at Broad Oak Works Portsmouth, part of the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions business, working on the MIMESIS product.

As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for their customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority
• Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software‑based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle
• Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design
• Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next
• Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
• Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software‑based systems
• Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements

Your skills and experiences:

• Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software‑based products
• Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)
• Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable)
• Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA)
• Background in software development and integration
• Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions

To apply for this role please forward your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below