Principal Systems Engineer in Somerset

Principal Systems Engineer in Somerset

Somerset Full-Time 49500 - 60500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead technical design and development of innovative products that protect our world.
  • Company: Join SEA, a forward-thinking company dedicated to safety and efficiency.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and excellent career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a small team making a big difference globally.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while working on cutting-edge technology in a supportive team.
  • Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in systems engineering and product development.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will take responsibility for the technical leadership during the design and development and support of our products. Take the lead, progressing the design, development, design proving, test etc as part of a multi-disciplined team. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £80k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

  • Technical leadership of defined work packages
  • Leading and mentoring project team members
  • Managing Requirements throughout the Engineering Lifecycle
  • Proving Technical inputs to bidding activities
  • Integration and production qualification activities
  • Taking Prototypes and developing them into Products
  • Work Package Generation

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

  • Work life balance
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
  • Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
  • Half day Fridays
  • Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
  • Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
  • All Staff Bonus
  • Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing Centre
  • Sports & Social activities
  • Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
  • Life assurance policy
  • Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
  • Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

  • Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
  • Private seated lunch areas
  • Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
  • Onsite showers and toiletries provision
  • Free onsite parking

The skills you need

  • Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Familiar with systems engineering best practice
  • Extensive Knowledge and experience of working within Verification and Validation
  • Proven experience with electrical design and product development
  • Experience with combat systems is desirable
  • Competence with requirements management tools such as DOORs NG is preferred
  • Competence with SYSML management tools such as Rhapsody is preferred

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

Principal Systems Engineer in Somerset employer: Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA)

At SEA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including generous leave policies and comprehensive health benefits, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to protect what matters, while enjoying excellent career development opportunities in a supportive environment across our Bristol, Barnstaple, and Beckington locations.

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA)

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Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA) Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Systems Engineer in Somerset

Technical Leadership
Mentoring
Requirements Management
Verification and Validation
Electrical Design
Product Development
Combat Systems Knowledge