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Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Heybridge, GBFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and implement automation systems for naval and marine power generation solutions, ensuring compliance with business, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Role type

Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Automation & Control)

Builds

Automation systems for marine and infrastructure sectors (gas, diesel, and electrified hybrid power solutions)

Domain

Marine/Naval engineering, Power Systems, Automation & Control

Required skills

Systems engineering, PLC programming, Enterprise architecture design, Requirement analysis, Test vehicle allocation, Functional design specification creation, Configuration management, Stakeholder interface management, Project lifecycle management

Preferred skills

Naval/marine standards compliance, Safety standards knowledge, Chartered Engineer status

Technologies

PLC, IPMS (Integrated Platform Management System), Enterprise Architecture tools

Responsibilities

Review and agree high-level automation requirements; Translate requirements into validated designs; Create Enterprise Architecture solutions; Implement PLC code; Define communication interfaces between IPMS and 3rd party systems; Develop policies, procedures, and training materials; Liaise with disciplines to understand component capabilities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight