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Principal Systems Engineer £61500 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Frimley, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Principal Systems Engineer - Defence Systems (Submarines) Location: Frimley (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £61,500 (DOE) A leading global defence engineering organisation is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across critical … Command and Control Systems (CCS) programmes within the submarine domain. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll lead design governance, manage technical risks, and support system integration across a wide stakeholder landscape. What You'll Be Doing: Lead CCS design activities and support Engineering Manager across in-service programmes Own technical decisions, manage scope and design … across system integration, validation, and verification What You'll Bring: Strong background in network or software engineering with operational insight Experience leading technical delivery in complex engineering environments Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards) Expertise in Combat Systems , ideally within the submarine domain Hands-on experience with DOORS for requirements management Solid grasp of change control and More ❯

Principal Embedded Systems Engineer Location: Kettering (Flexible Hybrid WFH) Package: 65,000 - 75,000 + 3,600 Tax-Free Bonus (EOT) KO2's client, a well-established and highly respected design consultancy based in Kettering, is seeking a principal embedded systems engineer to join their close-knit, multi-disciplinary team. This is a rare … industries, from specialist electronics to complex, full-system solutions. You'll be part of an 8-person core engineering team, collaborating across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical disciplines. As principal embedded systems engineer, you'll play a pivotal role-balancing hands-on development with technical leadership, project oversight, and direct client interaction. You'll work on everything … through the Employee Ownership Trust Hybrid working - typically 2 days per week on-site in Kettering (more initially while learning the ropes) Exposure to a wide variety of embedded systems projects - no two are the same A small, collaborative, and flexible team environment What you'll bring: Proven experience in embedded systems design and development Strong C/ More ❯

Principal Embedded Systems Engineer Location: Kettering (Flexible Hybrid WFH) Package: £65,000 - £75,000 + £3,600 Tax-Free Bonus (EOT) KO2's client, a well-established and highly respected design consultancy based in Kettering, is seeking a principal embedded systems engineer to join their close-knit, multi-disciplinary team. This is a rare … industries, from specialist electronics to complex, full-system solutions. You'll be part of an 8-person core engineering team, collaborating across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical disciplines. As principal embedded systems engineer, you'll play a pivotal role-balancing hands-on development with technical leadership, project oversight, and direct client interaction. You'll work on everything … through the Employee Ownership Trust Hybrid working - typically 2 days per week on-site in Kettering (more initially while learning the ropes) Exposure to a wide variety of embedded systems projects - no two are the same A small, collaborative, and flexible team environment What you'll bring: Proven experience in embedded systems design and development Strong C/ More ❯

Principal Systems Engineer - Future Products Hybrid working (3-4 days per week on-site) Are you a systems engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, shaping future technologies, and influencing early-stage product development? We're looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in our Future Products team … a group dedicated to defining the next generation of advanced systems. As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer , you'll help shape early-phase concepts that could define the technology landscape for the decades ahead. From engaging with customers and exploring new technologies, to working across multi-disciplinary teams and developing system-level solutions, this is an … at the forefront of innovation. You'll be involved in: Early-phase design and concept development Requirement elicitation, road-mapping, and bid support Running system trade studies and applying systems engineering methods Exploring emerging technologies and integrating new functionality Engaging stakeholders to influence and drive new opportunities What we're looking for We're seeking someone with: Strong systems More ❯

Principal Systems Engineer – Medical Devices Location: Croydon (Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days WFH) Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 (depending on experience) The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a leading medical device company for a Principal Systems Engineer . This is a senior role with technical ownership of new product development and … product sustenance , ensuring projects meet strict regulatory, safety, and performance standards while delivering on time and within budget. Working as part of a dynamic R&D group, the Principal Systems Engineer will help shape technology roadmaps, lead on system architecture, and ensure compliance with international medical standards. This is a rare opportunity to combine deep technical expertise … Share expertise across multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers. About You Essential Requirements: Degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline. Proven track record in developing complex, real-time systems in a regulated, safety-critical environment. Strong knowledge of systems engineering disciplines (requirements, architecture, V&V, release). Expertise in software, mechanics, electronics, or physics , with broad technical More ❯

Principal Systems Engineer 12-month contract Based in Edinburgh Offering 70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with MATLAB? Do you have experience across the V Model Lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Principal Systems Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Work with large datasets from … rig and flight trials Use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements Raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications Contribute to System Verification & Validation activities Your skillset may include: Strong experience with MATLAB More ❯

Principal Systems Engineer The Role: As a Principal Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will be helping guide the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. As an agile business in the true sense the principal engineer will be given the relative freedom to take ownership at the strategic … as guiding them on customer project delivery. Day to day tasking can include: Delivering technical consultant expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle Development of proposals and statements of work Engaging with customer representative to identify opportunities, and seeing them through to delivery Attending Synoptix internal … needed Key Skills Required: We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply: Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Integration Verification and Validation Successful delivery of SE documentation Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB More ❯

Principal Systems Engineer The Role: As a Principal Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will be helping guide the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. As an agile business in the true sense the principal engineer will be given the relative freedom to take ownership at the strategic … as guiding them on customer project delivery. Day to day tasking can include: Delivering technical consultant expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle Development of proposals and statements of work Engaging with customer representative to identify opportunities, and seeing them through to delivery Attending Synoptix internal … needed Key Skills Required: We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply: Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Integration Verification and Validation Successful delivery of SE documentation Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB More ❯

Principal Systems Engineer The Role: As a Principal Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will be helping guide the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. As an agile business in the true sense the principal engineer will be given the relative freedom to take ownership at the strategic … as guiding them on customer project delivery. Day to day tasking can include: Delivering technical consultant expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle Development of proposals and statements of work Engaging with customer representative to identify opportunities, and seeing them through to delivery Attending Synoptix internal … needed Key Skills Required: We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply: Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Integration Verification and Validation Successful delivery of SE documentation Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Lead the delivery of transmission … protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies Collaborate … and feedback Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required forPrincipal Control Systems Engineer Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design More ❯