Principal Systems Engineer (Lead)

Company Ultra Intelligence furthering the clarity of the requirements for engagement and flow down to the other disciplines; managing the delivery of the required deliverables associated to the candidate solution/capability, whilst also assuring the evidence-base offers a managed approach to progressive acceptance. As a professional at this grade, they need to be able to apply their technical and leadership knowledge, making independent judgements based on reasoned decision making and significant previous experience. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member, to elevate more complex challenges and opportunities to both the project and Systems discipline. This role is expected to act independently with minimal guidance and may mentor project managers/other discipline engineers/early careers. Key Responsibilities Represents the Systems discipline as the lead Systems Engineer assigned to a project, owning the totality of the Systems assigned work packages and tasking, to deliver obligations and commitments to the enabling technical requirements, agreed processes, plans, quality, schedule and budget. Supports the Engineering Project Lead (EPL) in delivering the delegated engineering management obligations, defines the team resources needed and delegates leadership and technical responsibilities applicable to the Systems work packages and assurance tasks to the allocated systems team. Is responsible for all aspects of the development of technical solutions to large and complex engineering problems, demonstrate alignment to Systems Engineering practices, principles and processes, to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. Quantifies and implements a marriage of technical processes and technical management processes to achieve the desired solution, delivering Systems Engineering artefacts, as required, across the engineering development lifecycle, to result in a positive project outcome. Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across the numerous project work packages, such that the optimal approach, applicable processes, risk mitigations, architecture, design, and implementation are selected/identified. Work closely with the system, hardware, firmware and software architects and design authorities to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Plans and delivers design reviews, to senior management and customers, to a level of clarity and quality to ensure a successful event/outcome. Leads, manages and reports Systems aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, solution maturity, technical risk, schedule and cost. Manage customers and external suppliers to define and achieve expectations and objectives, where the System lead achieves acceptance via the technical solution and related products/artefacts. Having delivered the solution acts as the Design Authority (DA), supporting the in-service phase and future opportunities/change. Ensure and review technical/task proposals, providing accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract award. Technically lead other project discipline lead/s, working with project management and engineering project leads, to create proposals associated to the technical solution, that drive down project costs, risk and increase margin. Reviews and signs off significant technical documents; frequently supporting the technical review chair with the significant deliverables. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Actively supports and offers value add improvements to the Systems discipline to grow the overall capability as a whole. As required supports recruitment, early careers development and STEM engagement. Leads others, in Systems and outside, to develop greater awareness and implementation of a systems approach, practices and applicable processes. Line Management duties, proactively leading and coaching reports, aid the creation of development plans and support execution, whilst measuring continuous improvement in others. Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have suitable Defence/Aerospace industry experience. Significant experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the lifecycle, various development models and associated processes. Significant experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant systems design. Demonstrable experience in implementing the full Systems Engineering lifecycle as per the applicable ISO/IEEE/IEC standards. Technical and Line management experience of a team of systems engineers. Experience in writing high quality technical documentation and the formal technical review of such material. Substantial knowledge of System Engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends. Experience of requirement management and modelling tools. Previous experience of hands‑on development of either hardware, software or firmware development, particularly in an embedded environment. Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications INCOSE recognition ASEP or CSEP. Experience working as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and developing new areas of expertise as and when required. NCSC security processes and familiar with deliver of associated security artefacts. Security Clearance Candidates must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance #IC #LI-ONSITE #LI-EG1. Notice: Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance – where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance Diversity, Equity