Senior Principal Defence Systems Engineer (Hybrid Navy)

QinetiQ Limited; Broughton; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited is recruiting a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to shape the future operating model of the Royal Navy. Based at the Portsmouth Technology Park, you will influence capability development as a trusted technical advisor across complex System of Systems programmes.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage with MOD/Royal Navy stakeholders, and drive strategic bids while managing technical risk. This role requires SC clearance eligibility and a three-day weekly site presence.

Qualifications

• Extensive Systems Engineering experience within Defence, Maritime or National Security environments.
• Proven leadership of large-scale System of Systems or enterprise integration programmes.
• Strong understanding of defence capability development and acquisition processes.
• Experience working with senior military, MOD or government stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical delivery.
• Demonstrable ability to shape strategy, influence customers and develop future capability.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Leading System of Systems engineering activities across Hybrid Navy programmes.
• Providing strategic technical leadership to MOD and Royal Navy customers.
• Shaping future capability concepts and long-term defence solutions.
• Leading major technical bids, business development and customer engagement activities.
• Managing technical risk and assurance across complex programmes.
• Developing and mentoring high-performing systems engineering teams.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Defence domain

Maritime/National Security

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

CEng or equivalent

Job description

QinetiQ Limited is recruiting a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to shape the future operating model of the Royal Navy. Based at the Portsmouth Technology Park, you will influence capability development as a trusted technical advisor across complex System of Systems programmes.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage with MOD/Royal Navy stakeholders, and drive strategic bids while managing technical risk. This role requires SC clearance eligibility and a three-day weekly site presence.