Principal Systems Engineer

Pertemps Bristol Industrial are currently hiring for a Principal Systems Engineer for one of our clients based in Clevedon, BS21.

As a Systems Engineer, you will oversee and inspire a team of Systems Engineers and Verification & Test Engineers, responsible for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

You will manage projects from concept through to customer commissioning and field trials, ensuring on-time delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with specifications. By implementing systems engineering best practices, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee systems engineering activities across a range of projects.
• Develop and implement strategies aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 and INCOSE standards.
• Champion the adoption of best-practice systems engineering processes to enhance project delivery and performance.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and systems engineering teams effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support validation and verification plans.
• Provide mentorship and expert guidance to engineers, fostering their growth and development.
• Monitor team progress, ensuring milestones are met and projects are completed on schedule.
• Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team environment and develop future systems engineering talent.

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering within regulated, compliance-driven industries.
• Proven ability to lead, recruit, and develop systems engineering teams.
• Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., Sparx, Jama, IBM DOORS).
• Strong project and budget management capabilities with a focus on delivering results.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and semiconductor manufacturing processes is beneficial.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards it is highly desirable.

• You will be part of an innovative team working on both large-scale and smaller projects, with the expectation for team growth.
• Occasional travel, both nationally and internationally, may be required.