1 to 25 of 27 Principal Systems Engineer Jobs in the UK

Principal Systems Engineer Embedded & Hardware

Hiring Organisation
Pimlico Banks Recruitment
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£75,000
Principal Systems Engineer Embedded & Hardware Bedford | Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to take ownership of a critical embedded hardware and software development programme. This is a senior technical leadership role where you will … technical authority across embedded systems, electronics and software development activities, working closely with both internal stakeholders and third-party engineering partners to guide technical decisions, review designs, solve complex engineering challenges and support successful product delivery. The role combines systems engineering, technical leadership, architecture, supplier management and stakeholder ...

Principal Systems Engineer Modelling

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
Contract Rate
£58.00 - 78.33 per hour + Inside IR35
Principal Systems Engineer – Modelling/Architecture Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (or alternatively Filton, Bristol or Broad Oak, Portsmouth if desirable) – hybrid working 2 days onsite each fortnight – 12 month contract duration – Pay rate £58 p/h PAYE basic (£66.43 p/h including holiday … 78.33 p/h Umbrella The Principal Engineer - Systems (Modelling) will be able to apply their subject matter expertise and domain experience to support submarine programmes through the formalised application of modelling to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification and validation activities beginning in the Strategy ...

Principal Powertrain Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Marcus Webb Associates Limited
Location
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 60,000 - 75,000 Annual
Principal Powertrain Systems Engineer Derbyshire, UK £60-75k + bonus + benefits As principal engineer you will be responsible for the delivery of base engine systems for a new engine programme. This will involve working with subcontractors that will provide detailed level design … expertise. Your role will involve working with the chief engineer and other principal engineers to establish system requirements and specifications, oversea the detailed design, integration, development and validation of the complete engine system. Your background: Principal Powertrain Systems Engineer Proven direct experience with the design ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Safran Actuation Systems
Location
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Plan and execute Systems Engineering work packages as part of an integrated product team. Capable of working autonomously while understanding the broader context of the role within the organization. Additionally, the Systems Engineer should possess the ability to engage in discussions regarding relevant processes and demonstrate … company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Principal Systems Engineer Wolverhampton Hybrid At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. ...

Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Architecture

Hiring Organisation
Synoptix Limited
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£85,000
Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Architecture The Role: As a Principal Systems Engineer at Synoptix focusing on Systems Architecture, you will be helping guide the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. You will work alongside Capability Leads … help lead the charge and drive the Systems Engineering capability into the future. Within Synoptix, you will be a mentor to early careers, providing coaching, guidance and support, while promoting Digital Engineering best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a passion and drive to become ...

Principal Engineer Electronics & Systems

Hiring Organisation
Pimlico Banks Recruitment
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£75,000
Principal Engineer Electronics & Systems Bedford | £60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Engineer, Technical Lead or Senior Systems Engineer to join an innovative technology business developing complex, highly regulated products. Reporting directly … engineers who have experience operating at a senior technical level and who enjoy taking ownership of complex product development activities. Suitable backgrounds may include: Principal Engineer Senior Systems Engineer Lead Systems Engineer Technical Lead Electronics Engineering Manager Product Development Engineer Engineering Manager Design ...

Principal Systems Engineer x 2 - Defence

Hiring Organisation
Infinity Systems Engineering LTD
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Principal Systems Engineer x 2 - Defence Permanent Roles | Competitive Salaries | SC Clearance - Eligibility Required Infinity Systems Engineering Ltd. is aBristol basedSystems and Safety Engineering Consultancy focused on the successful delivery of engineering projects in multiple sectors. Were a growing company at the forefront of cutting-edge … defence engineering. Were hiring experienced Systems Engineers to deliver complex, safety-critical solutions across, advanced weapon systems, and aerospace platforms. Roles are available on a permanent basis, offering Remote/hybrid and flexible working options. Usually once per week onsite in Bristol plus future client site meetings that ...

Principal Systems Engineer Modelling

Hiring Organisation
17918
Location
Barrow-In-Furness, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Principal Systems Engineer Modelling/Architecture Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (or alternatively Filton, Bristol or Broad Oak, Portsmouth if desirable) hybrid working 2 days onsite each fortnight 12 month contract duration Pay rate £58 p/h PAYE basic (£66.43 p/h including holiday … 78.33 p/h Umbrella The Principal Engineer - Systems (Modelling) will be able to apply their subject matter... WKCL1_UKTJ ...

Principal Systems Engineer Embedded & Hardware

Hiring Organisation
Pimlico Banks Recruitment
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 75,000 Annual
Principal Systems Engineer Embedded & Hardware Bedford Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to take ownership of a critical embedded hardware and software development programme. This is a senior technical leadership role where you will … technical authority across embedded systems, electronics and software developm click apply for full job details ...

Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
One Big Circle Ltd
Location
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Senior/Principal Systems Engineer One Big Circle – Bristol Full-Time 37.5 hours over 5 Days Salary £40 - £65k depending on experience About One Big Circle Be part of an award-winning workplace: The Sunday Times Best Medium-sized Technology Company 2025 Formed … growing, and we’d love for you to be part of the journey. Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Systems Engineer to be involved in the projects we complete from specification, design, test & build and commissioning. You will be working on projects ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Matchtech
Location
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 72 Hourly
Principal Systems Engineer (Ref: 1705) Initial contract until March 2027 71.74ph LTD (Outside IR35) Basildon - full time onsite SC required, can start on BPSS The Role: Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to identify and resolve technical issues across the whole system and subsystems … ensure the integrity of the solution. Deputise for the Project Chief Engineer within the project. Lead the architecture team to develop and document the architecture thought the project lifecycle. Lead the integration activity of sub-systems Lead the engagement with technical suppliers Influence all levels of requirements ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Expert Employment
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 55,000 - 65,000 Annual
looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and delivery of complex engineering systems. The role involves working across the full systems lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements through to verification, acceptance, and customer delivery. The successful candidate will work with … multidisciplinary teams across software, electronics, and mechanical engineering, supporting system development, risk management, technical documentation, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead systems design, integration, verification, and testing activities. Support projects through the full engineering lifecycle. Work closely with software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams. Manage technical risks and contribute ...

Solution Architect / Systems Architect / Principal Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Fractal Systems Ltd
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£700 per day Outside IR35
Role: Solution Architect/Systems Architect/Principal Engineer Domain: Banking/FinTech | Distributed Systems | Integration & Data Role Purpose Lead architecture design and delivery across a complex, highly integrated banking ecosystem. Design scalable, resilient, and compliant systems while working closely with business, product, and engineering. … strategies, transformation, and reconciliation in regulated environments. Balance long-term architecture with pragmatic delivery needs. Integration & Data Architect complex integrations across internal and external systems (core banking, payments, fraud, loan, credit cards, overdraft, etc.). Drive API-first and event-driven architectures. Ensure robust data flow, integrity, and observability ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Sirius Analysis Limited
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance
Role: Principal Consultant - Systems Engineering Salary: from £60,000 Location: Portsmouth Intro Sirius Analysis, we are a rapidly growing consultancy firm, renowned for our reputation and our keen ability to understand and meet customer requirements effectively. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, end-to-end consultancy … from requirements management and modelling and simulation through to P3M. We operate across multiple sectors, including defence, energy, and health. We are looking for Principal Consultant to join our Systems Engineering team as we go through our next phase of growth. Our System Engineering function is responsible ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Yoh Solutions Ltd
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£80,000
Principal System Test Engineer 5G | RF | Python | Wireless Communications Southampton | Hybrid Working Circa £80,000 Basic + Annual Bonus + Equity + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Help define how the next generation of wireless communications technology is tested. Most test engineering roles are about validating existing products. … powers some of the world's most advanced 5G and satellite communication systems. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for a Principal System Test Engineer to take ownership of how complex wireless products are verified, automated and validated. Working alongside highly experienced Algorithm, Software, FPGA ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Yoh Solutions Ltd
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 80,000 Annual
Principal System Test Engineer 5G RF Python Wireless Communications Southampton Hybrid Working Circa £80,000 Basic + Annual Bonus + Equity + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Help define how the next generation of wireless communications technology is tested. Most test engineering roles are about validating existing products ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Safran Actuation Systems
Location
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
Plan and execute Systems Engineering work packages as part of an integrated product team. Capable of working autonomously while understanding the broader context of the role within the organization. Additionally, the Systems Engineer should possess the ability to engage in discussions regarding relevant processes and demonstrate ...

Solution Architect / Systems Architect / Principal Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Fractal Systems Ltd
Location
City, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 700 Daily
Role: Solution Architect/Systems Architect/Principal Engineer Domain: Banking/FinTech Distributed Systems Integration & Data Role Purpose Lead architecture design and delivery across a complex, highly integrated banking ecosystem. Design scalable, resilient, and compliant systems while working closely with business, product, and engineering ...

Principal Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Sirius Analysis Limited
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 7 Annual
Role: Principal Consultant - Systems Engineering Salary: from £60,000 Location: Portsmouth Intro Sirius Analysis, we are a rapidly growing consultancy firm, renowned for our reputation and our keen ability to understand and meet customer requirements effectively. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, end-to-end consultancy ...

Senior/Principal Safety Engineer Defence Land Systems - Contract

Hiring Organisation
Infinity Systems Engineering LTD
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
Contract Rate
From £600 to £650 per day
Senior/Principal Safety Engineer Defence Land Systems - Contract Location: Abbey Wood, Bristol (Hybrid Working) Duration: Initial contract to September 2026 with further extensions Rate: £600-£650 per day (Inside IR35) Join ISE on a High-Profile Defence Programme Infinity Systems Engineering (ISE) is seeking … experienced Senior Safety Engineer to support a major UK defence land systems programme. This role offers the opportunity to influence the safety assurance of operational military capability, working directly with MOD stakeholders, senior military personnel, equipment suppliers and engineering teams. You will be involved in safety management, hazard ...

Principal System Test Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Yoh
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 70,000 - 80,000 Annual
Principal System Test Engineer 5G RF Python Wireless Communications Southampton Hybrid Working Circa 80,000 Basic + Annual Bonus + Equity + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Help define how the next generation of wireless communications technology is tested. Most test engineering roles are about validating existing products. … powers some of the world's most advanced 5G and satellite communication systems. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for a Principal System Test Engineer to take ownership of how complex wireless products are verified, automated and validated. Working alongside highly experienced Algorithm, Software, FPGA ...

Principal Frontend Platform Engineer – Design Systems

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
United Kingdom
Vanta is seeking a Principal Engineer to define and drive the technical strategy for frontend development. You'll establish patterns and standards, mentor engineers, and work closely with the AI Developer Experience team to build cutting-edge tooling. This hands-on role involves writing code and influencing engineering ...

Principal Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
United Kingdom
Elastic, the Search AI Company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer I for the Elasticsearch - Distributed Systems team in the UK. You will own components enabling scalable, resilient indexing across a cluster of machines and collaborate on multi-engineer projects. Responsibilities include optimizing concurrency, shard scaling … data movement while solving complex performance challenges. Strong Java, algorithms, and distributed systems experience are required, with a focus on end-to-end #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Principal Go Engineer - Distributed Systems (Hybrid, Equity)

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Burns Sheehan is looking for a Principal Software Engineer in Greater London, offering a salary of £160,000-£200,000 plus a 15% bonus and equity. The role involves leading technical direction, shaping architecture, and mentoring teams in a well-funded deep-tech company focused on transforming life ...

Principal Software Engineer I - Distributed Systems - Elasticsearch

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
United Kingdom
intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. What Is The Role: We are on the lookout for a Principal Software Engineer I to join our Elasticsearch - Distributed Systems team and focus on how Elasticsearch provides scale, performance, and resilience. This team owns … including performance or concurrency issues, and proposing solutions. Supporting our support engineers with the harder problems. What You Bring: A strong background in distributed systems and consensus algorithms. You have strong skills in core Java and are conversant in the standard library of data structures and concurrency constructs ...