Security-Cleared Principal Systems Engineer (Defence)

Anson McCade; Bolton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary: Up to £60,000 (DoE)

Optional paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension: 14% (6% Employee and 8% Employer)

Share Incentive Plan

Parental Benefits: Up to 26 weeks of full pay

Job summary

A leading Defence Company is seeking a talented Systems Engineer in Bolton to support the design and delivery of advanced missile systems. The ideal candidate will possess security clearance and experience in requirements analysis and system architecture design. This full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, extensive benefits including flexible leave and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Must possess a security clearance as a British Citizen or dual UK national.
• Experience in requirements and use case analysis.
• Skills in system architecture design and functional modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of next‑gen weapons and missile systems.
• Conduct concept assessments and design trade studies.
• Perform verification and validation of systems.

Skills

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship!

Requirements and Use Case analysis

Concept assessment and design trade studies

System architecture design and functional modelling

Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis

Verification, Validation and Certification

Model‑based engineering techniques, including MBSE

Job description

A leading Defence Company is seeking a talented Systems Engineer in Bolton to support the design and delivery of advanced missile systems. The ideal candidate will possess security clearance and experience in requirements analysis and system architecture design. This full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, extensive benefits including flexible leave and a generous pension scheme.