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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Safran
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Literacy, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, DOORS (Software)
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C453DCF294FC41F9A3A44360ABEA5CBA/job/

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles, with experience in requirements management, validation, and verification

 * Knowledge of aircraft landing gear systems (ATA32) or comparable complex aerospace systems

 * Ability to lead and influence stakeholders, supported by strong communication and collaborative leadership skills

Desirable

 * Experience in mechanical engineering and hydraulics (actuators & hoses)

 * Experience in electrical engineering

 * Knowledge of airworthiness and certification requirements

 * Familiarity with ARP4754 and ARP4761

 * Experience using IBM DOORS (Classic or NG)

 * Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

 * Ability to review engineering documents such as reports, analyses, specifications, and requirements documentation

 * Previous engineering signatory experience

 * Ability to write clear and accurate technical reports

 * Willingness to work collaboratively across all engineering disciplines

 * General computer literacy and good written communication

## Description

* Supporting the definition of systems development plans aligned with Safran processes and ARP4754, in collaboration with the Systems Architecture Integration team.

 * Ensuring adherence to systems development plans throughout the lifecycle.

 * Managing requirements definition at system, sub system, and equipment levels-including customer, regulatory, and internal needs.

 * Leading requirements validation from planning to documentation of validation evidence.

 * Managing product verification, including planning, coordination of verification means, and documentation of verification evidence.

 * Setting up and maintaining requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS Classic and DOORS NG.

 * Producing systems engineering documentation including requirements, descriptions, validation/verification matrices, and DDP dossiers.

 * Writing specifications for landing gear equipment (hydraulic actuators, hoses, electrical harnesses).

 * Acting as a technical liaison with equipment suppliers.


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