14 of 14 Contract Principal Engineer Jobs in the UK

Principal Systems Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Process Systems) Location: Hybrid - Derby Office attendance 2/3 days per week Contract Duration: 12 months Rate: £65 Per Hour Inside IR35 Are you a Systems Engineer with experience in mechanical, electrical, and process systems in highly regulated industries … such as nuclear, aerospace, or defence? We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join a dynamic contract team delivering defence and decommissioning projects. You will work in a fast- paced, technically challenging environment, bridging complex systems, leading interface management, and delivering robust, compliant solutions. Key Responsibilities ...

Principal Systems Engineer – Architecture Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (or alternatively Filton, Bristol if desirable) – hybrid time on site TBC – 12 month contract duration – Pay rate £58 p/h PAYE basic (£66.43 p/h including holiday pay) or £78.33 p/h Umbrella We are looking … recruit a Principal Systems Engineer to work for our leading defence client on complex systems for submarine projects. Core Duties: Assists in the production of estimates, creates and/or assists in the production of design requirement specifications. Develops, promotes and shares new technologies for implementation across businesses ...

Contract Systems Engineer (Principal Level) 6 Months (Initially) (Apply online only) per day (OUTSIDE IR35) Bristol/Hampshire Active SC clearance only Role Overview Due to exciting strategic initiatives and a focus on technological advancement, we're seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Engineer ...

Principal/Lead Engineer Python/Cloud/Terraform/IAM/DevOps/infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa £600 - £700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London/Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal/Lead Engineer to join ...

Principal Systems Engineer – Future Combat Air - 1654 Location: Luton, UK (Capability Green) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: £84.63 UMBRELLA Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: 80–100% onsite (4–5 days per week) Clearance Required: SC Clearance eligible and Sole UK Nationality required My client … opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join the team supporting the development of advanced aerospace systems as part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) . This role will focus on supporting the development of system requirements, including design and interface definition activities to assist engineering teams with design ...

Principal Systems Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to 85p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Development of RF system requirements. Assisting engineering domains in design and integration activities. Assisting with requirements definition for integration, qualification, verification, and validation activities Essential: Hold a degree or equivalent qualification ...

Principal RF Engineer HWIL/RF Test & Simulation Stevenage | £65£75 per hour | Long-term contract Were supporting a leading UK defence organisation looking to bring in a Principal RF Engineer to join their specialist Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team. This is a hands ...

Principal RF Engineer HWIL/RF Test & Simulation Stevenage £65£75 per hour Long-term contract Were supporting a leading UK defence organisation looking to bring in a Principal RF Engineer to join their specialist Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team. This is a hands ...

Principal RF Engineer Southampton (or alternatively Bristol) - 6 month duration - Pay rate £64.81 p/h Umbrella or £47.54 p/h PAYE (£54.45 p/h including holiday pay) We are recruiting for an Engineer with microwave engineering knowledge, who is familiar with working on complex ...

Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) – 1701 Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working) Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview … opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for complex, high-performance electronic systems. The role covers the full development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture development, FPGA design, integration, verification, and qualification activities. The successful candidate ...

Role: Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer Location: Reading Rate: £45.00 - £53.00 per hour Outside IR35 Contract Length: 12 months (6 months considered) Hours: 36-40 hours per week Working Arrangement: The wider team typically works 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Open to discussions … this and can be flexible. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with developers, planners, architects and multidisciplinary design teams ...

Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) - 1701 Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working) Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance click ...

Software Test Engineer - SC Cleared - Luton Our client is looking for an experienced Software Test Engineer to support the delivery of current and future programmes. This role provides an opportunity to work on the latest technology within a mature development environment. Your Role Create test cases, test procedures ...

engineering lifecycle Capable of working on-site 4 to 5 days a week Ability to obtain SC clearance If you are a skilled Systems Engineer with experience in MATLAB and a passion for the Defence & Security sector, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to become ...