Location: Hampshire
Eligibility: We can only accept SOLE UK NATIONALS for this role.
Are you ready to help shape the future? We are driving forward innovation across defence and advanced technology-developing solutions that protect lives and push the boundaries of what's possible. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our engineering function, working within a highly skilled team delivering cutting‑edge capability.
As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will take a leadership role within the Systems Engineering function, guiding a team of engineers while delivering your own portfolio of project work. You will support multiple programmes simultaneously, providing technical oversight, systems engineering expertise, and strong team leadership.
This is a hands‑on, highly influential role where you will be key in shaping engineering delivery, driving best practice, and enabling the productisation of science and technology.
Chartered Engineer status, or demonstrable equivalent experience and technical leadership capability. We welcome applicants from a variety of educational backgrounds. If you can demonstrate the required capability and a willingness to continue developing professionally, we would like to hear from you.
This is a full‑time (37 hours) role based in Hampshire, operating in a hybrid working pattern. Our Hampshire site includes cutting‑edge research and development facilities, advanced test environments, and multidisciplinary engineering teams working collaboratively on complex defence and technology programmes.
You will be part of an organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As we grow into new markets and tackle increasingly complex challenges, your work will directly contribute to future capability across the UK and beyond.
We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and cross‑discipline teamwork is the norm. Here, you can be authentic, feel appreciated, and realise your full potential.
Principal Systems Engineer • England, GB
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