Location - Winnersh
Clearance: Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC security clearance.
My Client is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced Command and Control (C2), communication, and networking solutions across air, land, and maritime domains.
As a key technical leader, you will engage directly with customers during the early conceptual and definition phases of the project lifecycle, building systems from first principles. The team utilises Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within an Agile framework.
Core Responsibilities
* Strategic Technology Leadership: Identify emerging technologies (AI, autonomy, networking) to shape future technology roadmaps.
* System Architecture & Design: Define CONEMP/CONOPS and conduct Operational Analysis at a "system of systems" level.
* Requirement Management: Capture and analyse customer needs to establish high-level architectures and system requirements.
* Technical Bid Management: Coordinate technical aspects of bids, including delivery planning, innovative solutioning, and work breakdown structures.
* Mentorship & Collaboration: Act as a technical mentor to the team and collaborate with Resource Management to assign tasks to qualified personnel.
* Project Oversight: Manage technical risks, ensure adherence to delivery plans throughout the lifecycle, and provide guidance on engineering processes and tools.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education and Experience
* STEM Degree: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a recognized aerospace or STEM subject.
* Lifecycle Expertise: Extensive experience across the full engineering lifecycle, with a focus on early-stage concept development.
* Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of Military Communication Systems, Heterogenous Networks, and security functions.
* Modeling Tools: Experience with system modeling using Cameo or Enterprise Architect.
Preferred Skills & Knowledge
* Architectures: Familiarity with Open/Reference Architectures such as MOSA, SOSA, or MDIS.
* Advanced Networking: Knowledge of SDWAN, cloud networking (Azure/AWS), and routing/switching (Cisco, Aruba, etc.).
* Software & AI: Experience with micro-services, cloud-based architectures, and AI (agentic) data workflows (Cloudera, Cloudflare).
* Industry Standards: Knowledge of UK MOD procurement, MAA RA1220, or MAA DAOS.
* Advanced Degree: A Master’s or PhD in a relevant field, or status as a Chartered Engineer.
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