Principle Systems Engineer

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Computerworld Personnel Ltd in Stevenage is seeking a Principle Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of a brand new physical system. This role requires proven ability to define system requirements and architecture from first principles.

You will act as the senior technical authority on a complex programme, lead multidisciplinary design, integration and verification, and engage with customers and stakeholders. Some UK travel and occasional international travel are required.

Qualifications

• Experience owning system requirements, architecture and technical delivery.
• Experience working in or with the defense industry.
• Strong systems engineering background in complex products or platforms.
• Proven integration, test and qualification experience.
• Ability to solve multidisciplinary engineering problems.
• Experience leading suppliers, partners or subcontractors.
• Confident engaging customers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own system requirements, architecture and technical direction.
• Act as the senior technical authority for a complex engineering programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary design, integration and problem-solving activities.
• Direct and challenge suppliers, partners and specialist engineering teams.
• Drive verification, validation and product qualification.
• Engage customers and stakeholders while shaping systems engineering best practice.
• Travel across the UK and occasionally internationally to support customers, suppliers, trials and engineering partners.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements ownership

Technical leadership

Defense industry experience

Integration testing

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Principle Systems Engineer

Stevenage

£70,000 - £80,000

Monday to Friday

Our client is seeking a Principle Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of a brand new physical system. This role requires proven experience defining system requirements and architecture from first principles, rather than solely implementing requirements authored by others.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Own system requirements, architecture and technical direction.
• Act as the senior technical authority for a complex engineering programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary design, integration and problem-solving activities.
• Direct and challenge suppliers, partners and specialist engineering teams.
• Drive verification, validation and product qualification.
• Engage customers and stakeholders while shaping systems engineering best practice.
• Travel across the UK and occasionally internationally to support customers, suppliers, trials and engineering partners.

About You

• Experience owning requirements, architecture and technical delivery.
• Experience within the defense industry.
• Strong systems engineering background in complex products or platforms.
• Proven integration, test and qualification experience.
• Ability to solve challenging multidisciplinary engineering problems.
• Experience leading suppliers, partners or subcontractors.
• Confident engaging customers and senior stakeholders.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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