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Principal Systems Engineer (Contract)
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 70 - 80 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: EX36, South Molton, Devon
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer
Duration: 12-Month Rolling Contract
Location: On-site – South West England (Hybrid with on-site presence required)
Hourly Rate: £70.00 – £80.00 (Inside IR35)
Clearance: Current SC Clearance (or eligibility) required
Principal / Senior Systems Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Principal / Senior Systems Engineer to support a long-term, high-security engineering programme focused on delivering advanced systems solutions across aerospace, defence, and marine domains. This role involves full lifecycle systems engineering, from requirements management through to integration, verification & validation, and delivery of complex platform-based systems.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Systems Engineer within defence, aerospace, or maritime sectors
* Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture design, integration, and V&V
* Hands-on experience with integration and qualification activities
* Ability to contribute to bids, technical estimates, and work package planning
* Current SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
* UK work authorisation required
Desirable:
* Familiarity with system modelling and analysis (e.g., SysML, MBSE)
* Experience with trade studies, concept assessments, and performance analysis
* Strong documentation skills for design reports, test plans, and compliance evidence
* Degree or HND in an engineering discipline (systems, electronics, or similar)
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