Principal Systems Engineer - Defence

MERITUS Talent are working with one of the world's leading defence contractors for the recruitment of a security cleared Principal Systems Engineer to join their offices Surrey/London

Principal Systems Engineer - Permanent - Up to £72,000 - Surrey/London - SC Cleared - UK Citizen

A key member of the Systems Engineering Team, this role will lead and take ownership of various aspects of large and strategically important UK Defence, Cyber and Intelligence Programmes.

The role provides customers with timely delivery, within budget and drives the ongoing development and growth of Systems Engineering. Opportunity to impact and shape the development of existing and future systems that support major UK defence assets.

Your Benefits:

Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.

Flexible Benefits Package - choose which benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.

Employee Incentive Programme - exceptional performance is recognized through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel

Career Development - opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive SE process on programmes
• Successfully deliver key milestone design reviews
• Customer relationship development
• Lead integration of other engineering disciplines
• Technical management of suppliers

Your Experience:

• Proven experience, with Extensive Systems Engineering models and techniques knowledge
• Degree qualified in relevant engineering subject
• Exceptional people and communication skills
• External customer/supplier relationship management experience
• Aptitude for people leadership and team management