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# Principal Systems Engineer - Software/Simulation

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Bosham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Human-Computer Interaction, Network Planning and Design, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, DOORS (Software)
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/principal-systems-engineer-software-simulation-bosham-sussex/2774620460-2/

## About the Role

* You'll have demonstrable experience in the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products
 * You'll hold expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)
 * You'll have a strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable)
 * You'll be familiar with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g., JIRA)
 * You'll have a background in software development and integration
 * You'll have technical leadership experience and the ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions

## Description

As a Principal Systems Engineer within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for our customers. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a growing team of approximately 30 systems and software engineers, working to shape the next generation of maritime simulation through the adoption of new user interface capabilities such as AR/XR and leveraging the capabilities of emerging technologies such as AI.

Core Duties:

 * Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority
 * Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle
 * Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design
 * Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next
 * Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
 * Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems
 * Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements


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