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Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance)

London, England, GBFull-time2026-11-07 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the development, management, and validation of system requirements for submarine programmes, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and acceptance criteria.

Role type

Principal Systems Engineer (Requirements & Acceptance)

Builds

System requirements repositories and validation frameworks for defence submarine fleets

Domain

Defence, Maritime, Submarine engineering

Required skills

Requirements management, DOORS Classic, Validation and Verification, Engineering lifecycle, Stakeholder engagement, Configuration control, Scope estimation, Process governance

Preferred skills

Defence/maritime industry experience, Submarine enterprise knowledge, Technical guidance provision

Technologies

DOORS Classic

Responsibilities

Lead the management of the Requirements Repository Database; Capture and analyse stakeholder needs; Develop system requirements aligned with acceptance criteria; Ensure requirements remain under configuration control; Support scope and resource estimation for bids and planning; Lead capture and resolution of engineering issues; Manage engagement with senior stakeholders; Provide technical guidance to engineers.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence