Principal Systems Engineer page is loaded## Principal Systems Engineerlocations: UK-Christchurchtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11691We are looking for a **Principal Systems Engineer** to join our Avionics, Video and Systems Team!As our **Principal Systems Engineer** you will lead the system developments within the integrated project team. Design authority for all elements of the system development. You will also recommend innovations to improve product performance, reduce cost and improve profitability.**Location:** Letchworth, UK**We Take Care of Our People**Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I I \***Your Challenge*** Manage a team of systems engineers and identify and organise work in accordance with the systems design life cycle.* Authorise systems design decisions and approve systems life cycle data* Where necessary, implement all aspects of the system design lifecycle from requirements capture to architecture definition, product qualification, verification, and certification.* Ensure all tasks / work packages are allocated to appropriate resources.* Complete in accordance with the applicable project plan* Formal reporting of progress to the project manager.* Ensure all developments are carried out in accordance with Company procedures.* Ensure all hardware, software and firmware developments are aligned to the system requirements.* Organise and chair system level design reviews.* Support continuous improvement of system engineering company processes.* Support certification activities for company products.* Provide definition of work packages to support project planning and bidding.* Provide mentoring and help develop system engineers.* Control account manager for system development work packages.* Set priorities for the system engineers in accordance with the programme and integrated project team priorities**What You Bring**Essential Criteria:* Extensive knowledge of requirements elicitation, management and requirements based design.* Proven track record in systems engineering throughout the whole system development lifecycle.* Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate subject. In exceptional cases, relevant experience may be substituted for formal qualifications/training* Relevant experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment.Desirable Criteria:* Team leadership experience.* Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.* Knowledge of ARP4754, DO-254, DO-178 and D-160.**Who We Are**Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.#LI-RF1*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***Compliance Statement**This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.**For US Applicants:**If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. **Our Values** **Leadership** We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. **Customer Focus** We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. **Teamwork & Trust** Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. **Respect for People** We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. **Integrity** We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. **What We Offer Our Employees:****Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
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