Principle Systems Engineer

Our client is seeking a Principle Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of a brand new physical system. This role requires proven experience defining system requirements and architecture from first principles, rather than solely implementing requirements authored by others.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Own system requirements, architecture and technical direction.
• Act as the senior technical authority for a complex engineering programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary design, integration and problem-solving activities.
• Direct and challenge suppliers, partners and specialist engineering teams.
• Drive verification, validation and product qualification.
• Engage customers and stakeholders while shaping systems engineering best practice.
• Travel across the UK and occasionally internationally to support customers, suppliers, trials and engineering partners.

• Experience owning requirements, architecture and technical delivery.
• Experience within the defense industry.
• Strong systems engineering background in complex products or platforms.
• Proven integration, test and qualification experience.
• Ability to solve challenging multidisciplinary engineering problems.
• Experience leading suppliers, partners or subcontractors.
• Confident engaging customers and senior stakeholders.

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