Senior System Engineer

Anson McCade; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead requirements definition and stakeholder acceptance activities. This hands-on role requires expertise in systems engineering and the ability to manage complex engineering projects. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with standards and provide technical mentoring within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Expert knowledge of requirements engineering and acceptance processes.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and validate system-level requirements.
• Lead stakeholder needs analysis for alignment with operational expectations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and safety standards.

Skills

Requirements Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Reporting

Job description

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Principal Systems Engineer (Requirements & Acceptance)

Location: Coventry (Hybrid – 2/3 days Per Week)

Salary: Up to £61,500

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

We’re working with a major defence programme to find a Principal Systems Engineer with the expertise to lead requirements definition, system validation, and stakeholder acceptance activities across a complex engineering lifecycle. This is a hands-on, leadership-level role that blends technical oversight with strategic systems thinking.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of design, compliance, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring that every system requirement is not just met, but proven. From system requirements and validation criteria to acceptance testing and closure, you’ll be the authority who brings clarity and confidence to the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and validate system-level requirements, acceptance criteria, and verification plans across the design-build-commission lifecycle.

• Lead stakeholder needs analysis to ensure alignment between engineering output and operational expectations.

• Provide system-level acceptance evidence and manage requirement closure through formal review and validation events.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, environmental legislation, and engineering best practice.

• Support bid estimates, planning activities, and governance for future phases of work.

• Provide technical mentoring and domain knowledge across the wider engineering team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Systems Engineer or similar role in the defence, maritime, or complex engineering sectors.

• Expert knowledge of requirements engineering and acceptance processes, with a strong grasp of the entire engineering lifecycle.

• Ability to lead stakeholder engagement, interpret contractual requirements, and influence system-level outcomes.

• Familiarity with safety, SHE (Safety, Health, Environment), and compliance standards.

• Comfortable working across interconnected projects and teams, understanding how various disciplines integrate within a platform or system.

• Strong documentation, validation, and technical reporting skills.

If you're ready to take on a strategic role where your decisions define system behaviour and stakeholder success, we want to hear from you. Apply below or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting the below reference.

AMC/DB/PSERA/1

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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