Principal / Lead Systems Engineer | Berkshire

Overview Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance, and therefore be a Sole UK National. Working: This role is full time office based with possible flexible working hours. Want to Join a business who's capabilities address the highest classification levels of High Grade and Type 1 National Security, across a growing and thriving sector? A reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Brand new site for 2023 Onsite Café, Free parking, Table Tennis and more Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development and clear career progression The Principal / Lead Systems Engineer with be working within the Project/Systems Engineering function which provides expertise to all projects through the bid and full development lifecycle. Main responsibilities: Represents the Systems discipline for the totality of the Systems assigned work packages and tasking to deliver obligations and commitments on time and budget. Support the Engineering Project Lead (EPL) in delivering the engineering obligations of a project, to the agreed plans, budget and schedule. Accepts and delivers delegates EPL responsibilities applicable to the Systems assigned work packages. Is responsible for all aspects of the development of technical solutions to large and complex engineering problems, following Systems Engineering processes, to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. Develop Systems Engineering artefacts, as required, across the product development lifecycle, to result in a positive project outcome. Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across numerous project work packages, or projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, and implementation are selected. Work closely with the system, hardware, firmware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Plan, co-ordinate and present at internal and external design reviews, to senior management and customers, to ensure a successful event. Lead, manages and reports on defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost. Manage customers and external suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed processes and achievement of project objectives. Work closely with other discipline lead/s, project management and engineering project leads to create bids and proposals, leading to contract awards Estimate time and effort required for systems activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence. Reviews and signs off significant technical documents. Explain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Become recognised as the company expert, in a specific subject matter. Accepts Line Management duties, proactively leading and coaching reports, aid the creation of development plans and manages their execution, whilst measuring and supporting continuous improvement in others. As required supports recruitment, early careers development and STEM engagement. Experience needed: Ideally qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience in a Physics or Engineering based subject, such as; Electronics, Hardware, Computer Science, Software or Systems Engineering etc. Experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V-Model and associated processes/lifecycle. Significant experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant systems design. Technical and Line management experience of a team of systems engineers Experience in writing high quality technical documentation and the formal technical review of such material. Substantial knowledge of System Engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends. Experience of DOORS, UML, SEBoK, Enterprise Architect and SysML. Experience of hands-on development of either hardware, software or firmware development, particularly in an embedded environment. Desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous. INCOSE recognition ASEP or CSEP Experience working as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and developing new areas of expertise as and when required

Location: Berkshire, GB

Posted Date: 2/1/2025