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Principal Systems Engineer (Contractor)

Oakdale, Wales, gbContract2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Provide System Engineering expertise for MoD development and delivery programmes and Internal R&D within the TacCIS domain, covering requirements, interface definition, design analysis, and technical reviews.

Role type

Principal Systems Engineer (Contractor)

Builds

Electronic IT or Communications systems for defence and scientific missions

Domain

Defence / Avionics and Communication Systems

Required skills

System Engineering, Requirements Elicitation, Interface Definition, Design Analysis, Trade Studies, Sub-system Specification, Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Engineering Tools for Requirement Management, Technical Documentation

Preferred skills

Experience in large complex systems, Multi-discipline team collaboration, Resolving design challenges, Structured design methods

Technologies

SysML, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Elicit and develop requirements, Define interfaces, Conduct design analysis and trade studies, Specify sub-systems and components, Review supplier designs against requirements (EMC, Climatic, Induced environments), Create technical documents, Present at progress reviews

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC