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Principal Systems Engineer - £63.75 UMB - 6 Month - Frimley, Coventry, Manchester

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Principal Systems Engineer

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Principal Systems Engineer

Job description

Our client, a renowned leader in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Principal Engineer - Systems for a contract role. The positions are located across Barrow, Filton, Coventry, and Manchester, with a requirement to be on-site for 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities for complex electrical systems
• Developing and managing system requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals
• Utilising requirements management tools such as DOORS for structured system representations
• Implementing systems engineering methodologies, specifically for requirements development and interface control
• Designing and developing electrical power systems and operational scenarios
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and industry best practices
• Providing technical leadership and support throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project success

Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience in electrical systems engineering, focusing on requirements development, systems integration, and technical leadership
• Proficiency in the use of requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and EA modelling for system representation
• Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies, particularly in requirements development, V&V planning, and interface control
• Background in electrical power systems design and operational scenario development
• Ability to ensure compliance with standards and industry regulations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations with on-site presence as required

If you are an experienced systems engineer with a strong background in integration, verification, and validation, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team within the defence sector.