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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - **Company:** Ultra - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £49,786.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Embedded Software, Network Interface Controllers, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Simulink, Verification and Validation (Software), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5896928174 ## About the Role Ultra PCS is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to support the development of the next generation of military land and aerospace products. The role will involve deployment on a diverse portfolio of products including electro-mechanical systems, innovative power management and distribution technology, electronic command and control products, pneumatic systems and development of Electronic Architectures. To succeed in this role, candidates require a minimum of 5 years previous Systems Engineering experience, a good engineering or science degree preferably in systems engineering and be able to operate within a multi discipline team., * Comfortable working independently and within a team, with the ability to identify the needs of a project or task, taking the initiative where appropriate to undertake the necessary work. * An eye for detail focusing on requirements and specification structure, applicability and language. * Understanding solution influences on the requirement set. * Ability to effectively communicate either verbally or written within a multi discipline team, with internal company authorities or customers. Expectations, Background and Understanding: * Degree educated in an engineering or science discipline. * Awareness of Electronic, Software or Mechanical Engineering development. * Microsoft Office including Visio, Excel and Word. * Configuration Management Tools Desirable Knowledge/Experience * Co-ordination and technical leadership of a multi-discipline project team to develop and deliver complex mechanical, electronic and embedded software solutions. * Experience of safety critical solution development in accordance with DO-178/DO-254 or IEC61508. * Familiarity/experience with MATLAB and Simulink * Familiarity with change control and problem reporting tools and processes., Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria. ## Description * Development of solutions for the military land and aerospace industries following a systems engineering approach. * Holding discussions with customers resulting in elicitation of key stakeholder requirements. * Development and derivation of customer requirements into realizable product requirements. * Requirements based verification and validation of product requirements, using manual and scripted methods. * Production of interface control documents, system design documents and other supporting documents. * Controlling and managing engineering change throughout the development lifecycle. * Preparation of technical proposals including estimations and presentations. * Technical oversight and mentoring of other Systems Engineers within a project team. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)