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Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering

Barrow, England, GBFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Provide subject matter expertise and advice on Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering for advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions.

Role type

Principal Systems Engineer

Builds

Advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions

Domain

Defence, Aerospace, Security

Required skills

Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, engineering lifecycle management, concept and design phase expertise, stakeholder communication, architectural design communication

Preferred skills

Experience in Automotive/Defence/Telecommunications/Nuclear environments

Technologies

Model Based Systems Engineering

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders on Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering; Work in collaboration with other systems engineers and domain experts to establish and agree the functional capabilities of assigned systems; Communicate conceptual architectural designs to technical authorities to obtain agreement and acceptance; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as specialist engineer teams, MoD and industrial partners to communicate and clarify proposed solutions

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship