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Are you ready to take your career to new heights? This is your opportunity to join a company at the forefront of defence technology, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything they do. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll be working on groundbreaking projects that redefine the future of defence, contributing to the development of advanced systems that ensure the highest levels of security and trust on a global scale. If you're ready to make a real impact, this role is your chance to shine.
The role is to help implement and assure ISO 15288 processes across the full systems engineering life cycle on our projects. Responsible for enabling and assuring a consistent Systems Engineering approach across multi-discipline teams: defining stakeholder requirements, supporting delivery of the required products and demonstrating compliance to customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do
- Represent the Systems discipline as a senior leader, overseeing complex work packages and ensuring timely delivery.
- Collaborate with Engineering Project Leads to meet project obligations within budget and schedule.
- Develop and deliver high-quality Systems Engineering artefacts across the product lifecycle.
- Provide technical direction and influence across multiple projects, ensuring optimal solutions and designs.
- Lead internal and external design reviews, presenting to senior management and customers.
- Manage external suppliers and customers, ensuring compliance with agreed processes and objectives.
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What You Will Bring
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or relevant industry experience.
- Proven expertise in Systems Engineering, including ISO/IEEE/IEC standards and the V lifecycle.
- Strong technical documentation skills and experience with tools such as DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect, and SysML.
- Demonstrable experience in hardware, software, or firmware development, particularly in embedded environments.
- Leadership experience, managing and coaching teams to achieve project goals.
As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's innovative solutions, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of their customers and contribute to global security advancements. The company fosters a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive excellence and inspire others. This is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something transformative.
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Location:
This role is based onsite in Maidenhead
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Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make a difference in the defence sector. Apply now to become a Senior Systems Engineer and take the next step in your career journey.
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