Overview
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF70987
The Role
As a Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll take on a senior technical leadership role with accountability for the delivery of complex systems engineering activity across the full engineering lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to influence high‑impact defence programmes, lead multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and shape solutions that operate at system‑of‑systems level.
Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate systems engineering activity across integration, software, safety, security, human factors and installation disciplines.
* Manage and deliver engineering outputs across the full lifecycle, from requirements through to Factory Acceptance Test and beyond.
* Champion and tailor the Babcock Engineering Process to ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
* Identify and mitigating technical and delivery risks while supporting programme performance and key milestones.
* Report and improve engineering performance against project KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Experience
* Extensive and demonstrable systems engineering management and solution design and delivery experience, with full lifecycle engineering management experience.
* Knowledge of UK MoD practices and ways of working.
* Proven background in system and software integration within large, complex system‑of‑systems programmes.
* Experience managing technical specialisms including safety, human factors, commissioning and integration.
* Experience of a range of delivery methods (waterfall, lean, agile, DevOps, etc.).
Qualifications
* Engineering Degree or equivalent. HNC/HND with equivalent, relevant experience is valued and welcomed.
* Chartered Engineer or working towards.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Some positions may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at GOV.UK.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
* A relocation package for those outside of the region
Closing Date
Closing Date: 09/02/2026
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