Principal Systems Engineer

Our client is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer

What you'll be doing:

• Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority
• Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering life cycle
• Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design
• Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next
• Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
• Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems
• Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements

Your skills and experiences:

• Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products
• Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration life cycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)
• Strong background in requirements management (eg, IBM DOORS Next - desirable)
• Familiarity with engineering life cycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (eg JIRA)
• Background in software development and integration
• Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions

MIMESIS Product team:

You will join our clients Simulation and Training sector in Portsmouth, part of their Systems Maritime and Land Defence Solutions, working on their MIMESIS product.

MIMESIS provides a battlespace simulation of the maritime world; from terrain and seabed, to weather and underwater acoustics, accurately modelling the movement and behaviour of ships, submarines and other platforms, and digitally replicating their unique capabilities (sonars, radars, weapons). As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for our customers.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of approximately 30 systems and software engineers, working to shape the next generation of maritime simulation through the adoption of new user interface capabilities such as AR/XR and leveraging the capabilities of emerging technologies such as AI.

SC Cleared or at least eligible to go through the process

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience)