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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RZ Group
- **Location:** Cowes, UK
- **Salary:** £168,480.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.outsource-uk.co.uk/job/57156/apply

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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 Enterprise Architect.
 * Define system integration, verification and validation strategies.