Principal Systems Engineer

• Lead system architecture development using MBSE approaches and SysML (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
• Define and maintain system-level models, interfaces and design artefacts across multiple engineering domains
• Own requirements capture, analysis and management using tools such as IBM DOORS (9.x/NG)
• Ensure requirements are traceable, verifiable and aligned to stakeholder needs
• Define and oversee Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies and activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (DEF STAN, MIL STD) and internal processes
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to systems engineers
• Support system integration activities and resolution of complex technical issues
• Present technical solutions, trade studies and progress at internal and external design reviews
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physics, Computing or a related discipline
• Strong experience across the systems engineering lifecycle within a complex or regulated environment (e.g. defence, aerospace, nuclear, rail)
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong understanding of requirements engineering and tools such as IBM DOORS
• Experience applying MBSE principles, SysML and modelling tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and communicate clearly to varied audiences
• Minimum 3 days per week onsite at Dorset Innovation Park
• Must be eligible to achieve SC (Security Clearance)

Domain knowledge in areas such as Maritime/ Naval Systems, Unmanned Systems, Sonar, Underwater Acoustics or Systems Integration

• Career Development and Training
• Pension with up to 1.5X employer contributions
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years and 30 after 10 years)
• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns