Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer £75ph (Inside IR35) 6 month contract Luton (4 days on-site) A leading and renowned Defence and Security company have an opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team within the Combat Air line of business for an initial six-month contract as part of the team working on our systems for Typhoon. This role will focus on supporting the development of systems for Typhoon Defensive Aids Systems. A role within the team will provide exposure to EW products and subject-matter experts with expertise within domain, product, and technology fields. What you will do - Principal Systems Engineer Engaging with stakeholders, defining requirements for changes to a system Conducting cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluation of proposed solutions Designing and integrating new functionality into an existing system Creation of Test Plans and Requirements for Verification and Validation of sub-systems Execution and analysis of test plans and results Creation of Integration Plans for unit integration into the full system Document management to support design review activities What we’re looking for - Principal Systems Engineer Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, particularly in the following areas: Problem definition Systems Architecture Integration, Verification and Validation Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to steer technical interchange discussions Product Data Management and Change Management using Teamcenter/SharePoint/Confluence. Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving challenging issues to a conclusion alongside excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Location: Luton, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025