Principal Engineer - Systems - Requirements and Acceptance

Our client, a prominent player in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Principal Engineer specialising in Systems, Requirements, and Acceptance. This is a contract role offering the challenge and excitement of working within the maritime naval ships business unit. The position is based in Broad Oak, New Malden and Dorchester, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring on-site presence 1-2 days per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining effective partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders including customers, suppliers and other internal teams
• Applying in-depth knowledge and expertise in Requirements Systems Engineering
• Utilising DOORS requirements management software confidently
• Contributing to a team-based working environment
• Exhibiting good influencing skills within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Acting as an intelligent supplier by anticipating the likely needs of the MOD customer
• Capturing and maintaining data generated for use by the project and employing relevant tools and techniques
• Demonstrating flexibility in the approach to required tasks
• Accepting responsibility for and showing a visible commitment to SHE and quality

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience as a Systems Engineer within the defence sector
• Proficiency in requirements management software such as DOORS
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Experience in a collaborative working environment
• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
• Understanding of data capture and maintenance processes
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

If you have a solid background in systems engineering and are eager to contribute to high-impact defence projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team.