Salary: £46,000 - 66,000 per year Requirements:
* Strong systems engineering background on complex infrastructure, test ranges or safety-critical environments.
* Advanced knowledge of systems integration (facilities, equipment, control systems, comms, software, IT).
* Familiar with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g. CDM 2015, SCIDA, aviation test facilities, RIBA stages).
* Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and managing technical risk.
* Degree in Systems Engineering or relevant engineering discipline (MSc preferred) or equivalent experience.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent / working towards.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the technical delivery of complex Test, Trials, Training and Evaluation (T3E) infrastructure projects at Boscombe Down.
* Act as Principal Systems Engineer across the full lifecycle, from requirements through to transition into service.
* Produce and own key artefacts: requirements, architecture, ITEA plans, installation and acceptance documentation, technical files.
* Plan and lead installation, integration, test, evaluation and acceptance to deliver safe, compliant, safe by design solutions.
* Provide technical leadership to internal teams and subcontractors, acting as System Design Authority where required.
* Engage stakeholders across facilities, IT, safety and security to manage requirements, risks and change.
Technologies:
* Security
* DevOps
More:
We are seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer for our facility and building upgrade projects located in Salisbury, where you will be on-site 3 days a week. This 6-month contract offers a negotiable rate inside IR35 and requires SC clearance. You will play a crucial role in leading the technical delivery of complex aviation-related infrastructure projects, providing an opportunity to impact safety-critical environments and work with a dedicated team.
last updated 4 week of 2026