Jobs
My ads
My job alerts
Sign in
Find a job Career Tips Companies
Find

Principal systems engineer

Van Arendonk Makelaardij
Systems engineer
Posted: 12 October
Offer description

Join to apply for the Principal Systems Engineer role at Van Arendonk Makelaardij

The Role: At QinetiQ, we are creating tomorrow by empowering and protecting lives through cutting-edge defence technology and innovations. This role is based at the Malvern site and involves working with advanced technology in partnership with skilled colleagues. The Principal Systems Engineer will contribute to UK national security and defence by developing and delivering operational capabilities in the Cyber, Cryptography and Operational Technology domains.

Day-to-day, you will work closely with customers as a Principal Systems Engineer, applying strong business analysis, consultancy, Systems Thinking and requirements engineering skills. You will engage with complex stakeholder sets, scope and elicit needs, engineer them into a structured model of requirements, and drive the development or acquisition of a solution.


Your Responsibilities Will Include

* Deliver customer-focused consultancy and business analysis to support planning and management of acquisition, research or product development activities
* Understand and analyse stakeholder needs to elicit, capture and manage their requirements for a capability
* Identify and report on and develop additional customer business opportunities
* Technically lead the planning and management of acquisition, research or product development activity
* Lead project teams as a solution develops to ensure ongoing compliance with requirements
* Analyse requirements and translate them into logical system requirements and constraints


Essential Experience Of The Principal Systems Engineer

* Ability to understand and analyse business needs (Operational User / Mission Needs)
* Ability to work with and support other Project/Systems Engineering and Subject Matter Experts to develop detailed designs and planning
* Solid Systems Engineering knowledge; MBSE experience desirable
* Knowledge of Cryptography (Crypt-Key), Vulnerability Research, Cyber Defence, or Cyber Exercising highly desirable


Essential Qualifications For The Principal Systems Engineer

* Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or proven experience in an equivalent engineering role
* Intention to join/membership of appropriate professional body

We value difference and do not have a fixed idea about background or education; if you have the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.


Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing to the UKs defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.


Why Join QinetiQ?

As we grow into new markets, there are exciting opportunities to innovate and tackle complex challenges. QinetiQ offers a collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment where teams from different backgrounds work together to solve problems and realize their potential.


Our Benefits

* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with optional purchase of additional days
* Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal for Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
* Support for the Armed Forces community and a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering opportunities to help charities and local communities


Our Recruitment Process

We aim to make the recruitment process inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please speak to your Recruiter about reasonable adjustments. National security vetting may be required; some roles may transfer existing clearances, and some roles have restrictions related to nationality.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to undergo DV Clearance.

For more information about our careers and life at QinetiQ, visit www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save
Similar job
Senior systems engineer
Birmingham (West Midlands)
Bae Systems
Systems engineer
Similar job
Principal systems engineer
Birmingham (West Midlands)
Bae Systems
Systems engineer
Similar job
Senior systems engineer
Coventry
Bae Systems
Systems engineer
See more jobs
Similar jobs
jobs West Midlands
jobs England
Home > Jobs > It jobs > Systems engineer jobs > Systems engineer jobs in West Midlands > Principal Systems Engineer

About Jobijoba

  • Career Advice
  • Company Reviews

Search for jobs

  • Jobs by Job Title
  • Jobs by Industry
  • Jobs by Company
  • Jobs by Location
  • Jobs by Keywords

Contact / Partnership

  • Contact
  • Publish your job offers on Jobijoba

Legal notice - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Manage my cookies - Accessibility: Not compliant

© 2025 Jobijoba - All Rights Reserved

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save