Principal systems engineer

Principal Systems Engineer- Isle of Wight (Onsite)- Up to £87,200 DOE + Bonus

Shape the Future of Advanced Radar Technology

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to work on complex, cutting-edge technology that delivers real-world impact?

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the development and evolution of advanced systems. This is a unique opportunity to influence both current and next-generation products, helping to address emerging threats through innovative engineering solutions.

Working across the full engineering lifecycle, you'll play a key role in system design, integration, verification and acceptance, while providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.

What You'll Be Doing

* Developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges within advanced radar systems

* Applying Systems Engineering principles throughout the product development lifecycle

* Conducting system design analysis and managing technical trade-offs to optimise performance and capability

* Leading the decomposition and management of requirements using recognised engineering toolsets

* Acting as a technical focal point, providing leadership and guidance across engineering activities

* Collaborating with software, mechanical, electrical and specialist engineering teams to deliver integrated system solutions

* Leading system integration, verification and validation activities

* Defining acceptance strategies and demonstrating system performance against customer and operational requirements

* Supporting technical reviews and contributing to strategic engineering decisions

What We're Looking For

Essential

* Experience in Systems Design, Integration and Test

* Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle from concept through to delivery

* Appreciation of multiple engineering disciplines, including software, electrical and mechanical engineering

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

* Experience presenting technical information to a variety of audiences

* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Scientific discipline

Interested?

If you're a Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team developing world-class radar capabilities, we'd love to hear from you. Give Tor a call on (phone number removed)