Principal Systems Engineer / Basildon / c53.50 per hour PAYE
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading Aerospace and Defence organisation, for a Principal Systems Engineer to support the development of their next-generation Hostile Artillery Locating System. You will lead end-to-end systems engineering efforts, from concept through deployment, collaborating across cross-functional teams to support integration and qualification of technical solutions.
Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to requirements specification and management for complex outputs.
2. Participate in systems integration, verification, qualification, and validation.
3. Support junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
4. Ensure compliance with Mil Std's, Industry Std's, and regulatory requirements.
5. Support design reviews and peer reviews.
6. Develop the software security plan.
Qualifications:
1. Experience across all stages of the engineering development lifecycle.
2. Proven experience in requirements definition, verification, qualification, and validation.
3. Experience in system-level testing.
4. CE Marking compliance for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
5. Experience with IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS.
6. Awareness of Safety, Security, and legislative constraints.
7. Defense industry experience.
Desirable Skills:
1. Domain experience in electronics.
2. Experience developing training manuals for end users.
This is a 10-month temporary contract with potential for extension. The role is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with flexible hours.
Security Clearance:
This role requires pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's BPSS, with possible additional vetting such as SC or DV. For more information, please visit the UK Government Security Vetting website.
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