Principal Systems Integration & Validation Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Integration, Validation & Verification)

Barrow or Manchester | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 (Umbrella or PAYE)
Hybrid working: 3-4 days onsite, with travel to Rochester & Warton as required

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a passion for complex integration and cutting-edge defence systems? Join a high-impact programme supporting the UK submarine fleet as a Principal Systems Integration & Validation Engineer. You'll lead and deliver engineering solutions that bring control systems to life in real-world environments.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Designing and setting up IV&V (Integration, Validation & Verification) facilities and SIM/STIM test rigs
2. Supporting test programmes through to system certification for advanced control systems
3. Leading technical work packages across multidisciplinary teams and mentoring other engineers
4. Managing C&I equipment delivery and ensuring solutions meet customer needs
5. Supporting the design, development, and qualification of high-integrity systems used on in-build or in-service vessels

What You'll Bring:

1. Proven experience in Systems Engineering and strong knowledge of C&I system design
2. Full lifecycle understanding of systems engineering - from requirements to validation
3. Familiarity with Defence or Industry standards such as IEC 61508 / ARP 4754 / DO-178C
4. Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or a related STEM subject
5. Chartership or actively working towards it
6. Confident communicator with leadership experience, and able to influence across teams and stakeholders

Why Join?

This is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly contribute to the capability and safety of key national defence assets. You'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

Please note that due to the security nature of this role, we can only consider those who have lived in the UK in the last 5 years and are eligible for SC security clearance.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

1. Achieve a work/life balance
2. Be appreciated and valued
3. Gain security clearance

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible.