Principal Systems Engineer

Job description

About the Company

Take ownership of system design and integration for advanced combat air programmes, while progressing your career in complex systems engineering.

About the Role

Must-have eligibility:

• British nationality
• SC clearable
• Advanced systems engineering expertise

Responsibilities

• Lead system-of-systems concept and design activities
• Define and manage key requirements and architecture
• Influence decisions across multiple domains and teams
• Support cross-functional assessment and analysis activities

Qualifications

Education details

Required Skills

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Stakeholder engagement at senior levels
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Analytical systems thinking

Preferred Skills

Benefits and flexibility:

• Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi leave up to 15 days
• Flexible working arrangements

Pay range and compensation package

Up to £58,000 plus pension contributions up to 14% total

Equal Opportunity Statement

Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week. You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stevenage

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English