Principal Systems Engineer

• Experience delivering complex engineering systems.
• Expert knowledge of systems engineering methods and life-cycle governance.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and modelling environments (e.g., Rhapsody, PTC Modeler).
• Strong architectural thinking across hardware, software, firmware, mechanical and integration domains.
• Skilled in leading technical teams and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering activities.
• Exceptional problem-solving and technical judgement.
• Ability to support business development and shape technical solutions for bids.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership of major system work packages or cross-discipline engineering teams.
• Experience working with defence, aerospace, maritime, or safety-critical systems environments.
• Desirable: advanced qualifications in MBSE, airworthiness, safety, or chartership
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

This role has a salary of between £59,200 and £80,000 plus our flexible benefits package.

We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

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Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

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