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# System Engineer

- **Company:** Isle Of Wight
- **Location:** Cowes, UK
- **Salary:** £124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, DOORS (Software)
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/system-engineer/47701248

## About the Role

Enterprise Architect. Define system integration, verification and validation strategies. Key Skills Extensive Systems Engineering experience within complex engineering environments. Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and systems thinking. Experience working to recognised standards such as ISO 15288. Proven experience managing requirements using IBM DOORS Next or similar tools. Experience leading large scale complex system design activities. Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle models including Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Experience using engineering and project management tools such as JIRA. Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non technical audiences. If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 391 2187 for more information.Inclusion statementOutsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

## Description

Job DescriptionPrinciple Systems EngineerBAE SystemsLocation: CowesContract Length: 6 MonthsOnsite Full time37 hours per weekRate: £60.00 PAYE or £81.05 Umbrella inside IR35 OverviewBAE Systems are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join a leading defence engineering programme focused on the development and enhancement of advanced radar systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the application of Systems Engineering processes throughout the full engineering lifecycle. Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges within advanced radar systems. Conduct system design and trade off analysis to optimise system performance and capability. Decompose customer and stakeholder requirements into system and subsystem requirements. Manage requirements within approved toolsets such as IBM DOORS Next. Produce and review system specifications and technical documentation. Lead system architecture development and modelling activities using tools such as Cameo, CATIA Magic or


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